Thermal Energy

The total kinetic energy of particles; heat energy

• solar energy

• mechanical energy

• thermal energy

• light energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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Regarding thermal energy, the faster the tiny particles of matter move, the colder the matter becomes.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The transfer of thermal energy in waves which may occur in empty space; does not need matter to travel through.

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• temperature

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Conduction between two objects can only occur when –

• one object is more dense

• both objects are solids and in physical contact with each other; must be touching

• one object is made of metal

• both objects are far apart

Heat energy is transferred to a beaker of water on a heated hot plate by –

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• vaporization

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Potatoes that are boiled in water receive thermal energy through –

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

When solar radiation heats the ground is an example of convection.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Heat flows from warmer objects to cooler objects until both reach the same temperature.

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Beach sand being warmed by the sun is an example of heat transfer through –

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• condensation

Hot air is _______ ________ than cold air, that's why hot air balloons float.

• less dense

• more dense

• equally dense

• more voluminous