Free Response Questions on Thermal Energy

The Kinetic Theory of matter says that all particles of matter are constantly in _____________.

• Motion

• state of matter

• convection

• radiation

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Particles in motion have ___________ energy.

• thermal

• kinetic

• potential

• sound

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How do you increase the kinetic energy of molecules?

• Decrease the temp

• change the energy input

• increase the thermal energy

• expand the molecules and increase the density

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What type of thermal energy transfer is warming the man from the fire?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Heat

What type of thermal energy transfer is occurring at point A?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• None of the above

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What type of thermal energy transfer is occurring at point B?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Kinetic

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What type of thermal energy transfer is occurring at point C?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Heat

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What type of thermal energy transfer is occurring when you are warmed by the sun?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Solar

Uneven heating and cooling of the Earth's surface forces the air to circulate in an attempt to find equilibrium or balance. This type of heat transfer is an example of ______.

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Solar energy

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In this example, explain the movement of thermal energy in the glass.

• Heat is moving from the lemonade to the glass

• Heat is moving from the lemonade to the ice

• Cold is moving from the ice to the lemonade

• Cold is moving from the ice to the glass

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