Thermal Energy

Which statement best summarizes the relationship between thermal energy and particle movement?

• As the temperature decreases, the particles evaporate

• As the temperature increases, the particles move slower

• As the temperature decreases, the particles move faster

• As the temperature increases, the particles move faster.

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Using the data collected in the table, which statement best summarizes how heat moves in liquids?

• Thermal energy moves from warmer to cooler until the temperature becomes the same

• Thermal energy causes particles to slow down as the temparture increases

• Thermal energy transfers from cooler to warmer by radiation until the temperature is stable

• Thermal energy causes particles to move faster as the temperature decreases

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Which heat transfer is involved in this picture?

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

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Which type of heat transfer will cause the wax touching the metal to fall?

• convection

• conduction

• subduction

• radiation

Which of the following is a characteristic of thermal energy?

• It is always conserved

• It can be completely converted into work

• It increases with the motion of particles within an object

• It is the same as temperature

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What type of energy is primarily involved in heating and cooling processes?

• Mechanical Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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Identify the type of energy represented by the illustration.

• Nuclear Energy

• Elastic Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Electrical Energy

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On cold days, a space heater is used to heat a small space. Which method of heat transfer is being demonstrated in the illustration?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Subduction

• Radiation

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Which scientific tools would a student most likely use during the investigation?

• light bulb, thermometer, graduated cylinder, beaker

• Thermometer, hot plate, beaker, graduated cylinder

• Beaker, graduated cylinder, hot plate, triple beam balance

• Candle, beaker, termometer, test tube

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Which type of heat transfer is heating the liquid inside the beaker?

• conduction

• raidation

• convection

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