Thermal Energy

Work is a transfer of

• energy.

• force.

• mass.

• motion.

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The energy of motion is called

• kinetic energy.

• potential energy.

• thermal energy.

• work.

Which of the following increases when an object becomes warmer?

• chemical energy

• elastic potential energy

• nuclear energy

• thermal energy

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The energy stored in gasoline is

• chemical energy.

• electromagnetic energy.

• mechanical energy.

• nuclear energy.

The total potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles in an object make up its

• chemical energy.

• electric energy.

• nuclear energy.

• thermal energy.

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Nuclear power plants are designed to convert nuclear energy into what type of energy?

• chemical

• electrical

• geothermal

• mechanical

Solar cells convert what type of energy into electrical energy?

• chemical

• electromagnetic

• nuclear

• thermal

Which of the following statements is true according to the law of conservation of energy?

• Energy cannot be created.

• Energy cannot be destroyed.

• Energy can be converted from one form to another.

• all of the above

Which of the following is a unit of temperature?

• Celsius degree

• joule

• kilogram

• calorie

Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from one object to another because of a difference in

• specific heat

• phase

• temperature

• waste heat