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Thermal Expansion and Contraction

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6th - 8th Grade

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Thermal Expansion and Contraction
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

3. If the atoms of an object are moving or vibrating fast, the temperature would be...

Hot
Cold
Unknown

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

4. If the atoms of an object are moving or vibrating slow, the object would feel...

Cold
Hot
Unknown

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The air inside the balloon heats up and expands, the balloon rises. This is an effect of

thermal expansion

thermal contraction

thermal radiation

thermal conduction

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Look at the diagram . Why there are gaps between metal connectors on bridge?

To allow water flow through it rainy season

To allow air flow during thunderstorm

To allow the bridge to expand when the temperature of the surrounding increases

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The liquid in the thermometer rises when it is placed in the hot water because ___________. 

it gains heat from the hot water and expands.
loses heat from the hot water and contracts. 
the surrounding air is too warm. 
the liquid is boiling. 

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Copper, Carbon Steel, and Zinc were all heated using the same thermal energy.  What material would be the coolest after being heated?

Copper

Carbon Steel

Zinc

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7.

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2 mins • 1 pt

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Which best explains why a hot air balloon floats?

The heated air expands to fill the balloon. The air in the balloon is now less dense than the surrounding air, causing the balloon to rise. This is an example of thermal expansion.

The heated air expands to fill the balloon. The air in the balloon is now more dense than the surrounding air, causing the balloon to rise. This is an example of thermal expansion.

The heated air contracts to fill the balloon. The air in the balloon is now denser than the surrounding air, causing the balloon to rise. This is an example of thermal contraction.

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