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WorksheetsSTP Review
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
Shiny objects (like aluminum foil and mylar) would do what with radiation?
a)
Absorb radiation quickly
b)
Reflect radiation
c)
Absorb radiation slowly
d)
None of the above
2.
In the summer, which would you prefer to wear?
a)
White cotton t-shirt
b)
White wool sweater
c)
Black cotton t-shirt
d)
Black wool sweater
3.
Would you expect an igloo with a black roof or with a roof made of Aluminum to be warmer?
a)
Black roof
b)
Aluminum roof
c)
They'd be about the same
4.
What is a thermal insulator?
a)
Something that can reduce the rate of heat transfer between objects
b)
Something that can increase the rate of heat transfer between objects
c)
Something that keeps objects cold
d)
Something that keeps objects the same temperature all the time
5.
What is a thermal conductor?
a)
Something that can reduce the rate of heat transfer between objects
b)
Something that can increase the rate of heat transfer between objects
c)
Something that keeps objects hot
d)
Something that keeps objects the same temperature all the time
6.
What is thermal radiation?
a)
The transfer of thermal energy between solid objects
b)
The transfer of thermal energy through space (light)
c)
The transfer of thermal energy through fluids (gas or liquid mediums)
d)
The transfer of thermal energy
7.
What is thermal conduction?
a)
The transfer of thermal energy between solid objects
b)
The transfer of thermal energy through space (light)
c)
The transfer of thermal energy through fluids (gas or liquid mediums)
d)
The transfer of thermal energy
8.
What is thermal convection?
a)
The transfer of thermal energy between solid objects
b)
The transfer of thermal energy through space (light)
c)
The transfer of thermal energy through fluids (gas or liquid mediums)
d)
The transfer of thermal energy
9.
On a hot summer day you accidentally touch the metal part of the seat belt while getting into the car. This is an example of which mode of heat transfer?
a)
Conduction
b)
Radiation
c)
Convection
d)
All three
10.
Supposedly vampires will burn in the sun. Which mode of heat transfer is hurting them?
a)
Radation
b)
Conduction
c)
Convection
d)
All three
11.
What's the point of wearing a sweater in cold weather?
a)
It gives you extra heat to keep you warm
b)
Sweaters are made of materials that are insulators that trap air and keep in your body heat
c)
Sweaters are made of materials that are conductors that trap air and keep your body heat in
d)
Sweaters are made of materials that block cold air from coming in and cooling you down
12.
Why do light colors feel better to wear in July?
a)
Light colors reflect most of the visible wavelengths its exposed to
b)
Light colors absorb most of the visible wavelengths its exposed to
c)
Light colors attract cold air
d)
All of the above
13.
Why does a straightener have a plastic coating over the metal plates where your hands touch it?
a)
Plastic is a cheaper material so the companies spend less money manufacturing the straightener
b)
Plastic is a thermal conductor which will slow down heat transfer to your hand from the metal plates
c)
Plastic is a themal insulator which will slow down heat transfer to your hand from the metal plates
d)
All of the above
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