Thermal Dynamics

Heat that comes from the sun.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The way solids are usually heated.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

As the space shuttle reentered Earth’s atmosphere, extreme temperatures were caused by ______.

• friction

• gravity

• solar radiation

• magnetic fields

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Identify ways that heat has been controlled for probes (P), space capsules (SC), space shuttles (SS), and the International Space Station (ISS). Special gold paint, fluid-filled tubes, aerogel, and heaters.

• Probes

  P

• Space Capsule

  SC

• Space Shuttles

  SS

• ISS

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Spaces are put between sections of sidewalks and roads to provide for ______.

• potential expansion

• calories

• thermal expansion

Controlling ______ during space travel protects the astronauts from exposure to extreme temperatures.

• heat

• pressure

• radiation

• velocity

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What transformation occurs in a toaster?

• Electrical to light

• Electrical to thermal

• Thermal to mechanical

• Solar to electrical

In energy transformations, "wasted energy" usually takes what form?

• heat

• chemical energy

• light

• sound waves

Which of the following is a fundamental concept of thermodynamics that describes the energy transfer between systems?

• Entropy

• Enthalpy

• Thermal Conductivity

• Specific Heat

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In a closed system, the total energy remains constant. This is an example of which law of thermodynamics?

• First Law

• Second Law

• Third Law

• Zeroth Law