Quiz on Kinetic Energy and Temperature

What is kinetic energy?

• Energy of motion

• Energy stored in chemical bonds

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from food

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What happens to the motion of particles as temperature increases?

• Particles move slower

• Particles move in a straight line

• Particles stop moving

• Particles move faster

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What is absolute zero?

• The temperature at which ice melts

• The temperature at which water freezes

• The temperature at which particles stop moving

• The temperature at which helium liquefies

What is the Kelvin temperature scale based on?

• Chemical reactions

• Sun's energy

• Water freezing point

• Molecular motion

At a given temperature, do all particles have the same kinetic energy?

• Yes, all particles have the same energy

• No, particles have a range of kinetic energies

• Yes, but only in solids

• No, only in gases

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What happens to the range of kinetic energies as temperature increases?

• The range becomes zero

• The range increases

• The range stays the same

• The range decreases

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What is the relationship between Kelvin temperature and average kinetic energy?

• They are equal

• They are inversely proportional

• They are directly proportional

• There is no relationship

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What is the significance of the blue curve in the kinetic energy distribution graph?

• It represents high temperature

• It represents low temperature

• It represents absolute zero

• It represents average temperature

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What does the red curve in the kinetic energy distribution graph indicate?

• Average temperature

• Absolute zero

• High temperature

• Low temperature

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What is the main use of liquid helium?

• For lighting

• As a fuel

• As a coolant for superconducting magnets

• For cooking