Thermal Energy Test

Front

What is the purpose of coating the handle of a frying pan with rubber?

Back

Rubber provides heat insulation.

Front

In which direction does thermal energy travel?

Back

Thermal energy travels from hot to cold.

Front

What is the process called when hot chocolate is stirred with a spoon and the spoon gets hot?

Back

Conduction.

Front

Is a metal pot a conductor or an insulator?

Back

A metal pot is a conductor.

Front

What type of material does thermal energy NOT travel quickly through?

Back

Insulator.

Front

Define thermal energy.

Back

Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not conduct heat well.

Front

Give an example of a good conductor of heat.

Back

Metals, such as copper and aluminum, are good conductors of heat.

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows heat to pass through easily, while an insulator resists heat flow.