Phy Sci Energy

Susan heated soup on the stove and left two spoons in the pot. When she picked up the metal spoon, it burnt her hand, but the wooden spoon was not hot.

Which of the following BEST explains why?

• Metal objects are good conductors of heat.

• The wooden spoon was in a cool section of the pot.

• The metal spoon was already hot when she put it in the pot.

• Metal objects are good insulators of heat.

Particles move the fastest in ___________ water.

• Boiling

• Frozen

• Liquid

• Melting

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As Keisha heats up water for her hot chocolate, the particles ________________.

• Move slower

• Stop moving

• Move faster

• Move in a line

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A winter coat acts as _____________________ to help keep your body warm.

• A resistor

• An absorber

• A conductor

• An insulator

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Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

• Heat

• Electricity

• Weight

• Light

What type of heat transfer occurs when you lie in the warmth of the sun?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Reflection

• Radiation

The energy of motion is:

• Light Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

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The energy something has because of its position or condition is:

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Heat Energy

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The energy that moves between objects of different temperatures is:

• Kinetic Energy

• Potential Energy

• Chemical Energy

• Heat Energy

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The transfer of heat between two objects that are TOUCHING is:

• conduction

• convection

• radiation