Heat

Jake poured water into a pot. He put the pot on a stove and turned the stove on low. After a few minutes, the water in the pot began to boil. Which statement BEST describes why the water boiled?

• The stove transferred light to the pot of water.

• The stove transferred electricity to the pot of water.

• The stove transferred heat energy to the pot of water.

• The stove transferred mechanical energy to the pot of water.

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A student standing near a campfire feels warmer as the fire grows. Which process MOST likely transfers heat from the campfire to the student?

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• transformation

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Which would be the BEST conductor of electricity?

• air

• cork

• water

• silver

Which of these materials transfers heat energy quickest?

• metal

• glass

• plastic

• wood

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Plastic conducts very little thermal energy or electricity. Because of this property, plastic would MOST likely be used to cover

• metal

• wood

• solids

• liquids

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After playing outside on a cold day, Jaime went inside to wash his hands. Although the water was normal temperature, he noticed that it felt warmer than usual. What would explain this phenomenon?

• His body had more kinetic energy than the water.

• Heat flowed from a cooler substance to a warmer substance.

• The water from the faucet had a higher temperature than his skin

• The thermal energy in the room was higher than the thermal energy outside.

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Metals that easily transfer electricity are called

• resistors

• magnets

• insulators

• conductors

Which feature is a physical property of copper?

• insulates heat

• conducts electricity

• strong magnetic force

• liquid at room temperature

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A metal pan will heat up quickly when placed over a gas or electric burner. The metal pan is a good

• resistor

• insulator

• conductor

• accelerator

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The handle of a frying pan is often coated in rubber because rubber provides

• heat insulation.

• electric conduction.

• a low melting point.

• a nonstick surface.

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