Physics Quiz: Heat, Waves, and Magnetism

What is the SI unit of heat?

• Joule

• Calorie

• Kelvin

• Celsius

Heat is a form of:

• Energy

• Force

• Work

• Mass

Temperature is a measure of:

• Total heat in an object

• Volume of an object

• Average kinetic energy of molecules

• Density of an object

Which device is used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when heat is added?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It becomes zero

The boiling point of water on the Celsius scale is:

• 90°C

• 100°C

• 0°C

• 212°C

Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Reflection

• Radiation

The type of heat transfer in solids mainly occurs by:

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Evaporation

Which material is a good conductor of heat?

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wood

• Rubber

Which process involves heat transfer through fluid motion?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Condensation