Generation Genius Intro to Thermal Energy

A light can be used to keep food warm because it transfers thermal energy by

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

To compare thermal energy transfer properties of different materials, ________- needs to be the same

• temperature

• mass

• density

• color

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Conduction, convection, and radiation cal all happen at the same time.

• true

• false

What is a substance with a high heat capacity?

• iron

• paper

• aluminum

• water

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A substance with a high heat capacity is a better _______ of thermal energy.

• conductor

• insulator

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another is called

• heat

• radiation

• temperature

• potential

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

This describes the motion energy of particles

• heat

• thermal

• temperature

• potential energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

This is the transfer of thermal energy that causes a metal spoon in hot liquid to get hot

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

• heat

This is the type of thermal energy transfer that causes a camp fire to warm us

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

• smores

In a pot of boiling water, where would the water be less dense?

• bottom of the pot

• top of the pot

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4