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Thermal Energy Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The internal energy of atoms or molecules constitute

a)

Only Kinetic energy

b)

Only Potential energy

c)

Both Kinetic and Potential energies

d)

None of these

2.

The random motion of suspended particles of dust in the atmosphere is called (a)  

3.

If S = Solids, L = Liquids and G = Gases. Which of these represent the correct arrangement for intermolecular forces of attraction between the different states of matter ?

a)

S > L > G

b)

G > L > S

c)

G > S > L

d)

G = L < S

4.

What process occurs when a hot object is in contact with a cold object ?

a)

Heat absorption

b)

Heat transfer

c)

Thermal insulation

d)

Heat loss

5.

The measurement of hotness or coldness of a body is called?

a)

Kelvin

b)

Temperature

c)

Heat

d)

Calorie

6.

Transfer of heat or thermal energy occurs from the region of

a)

higher temperature to lower temperature

b)

lower temperature to higher temperature

c)

same temperatures

d)

None of these

7.

Choose the parameters that apply to liquid-in-glass thermometers.

a)

Responsiveness

b)

Sensitivity

c)

Range

d)

Resistivity

e)

Linearity

8.

The phenomenon of increase in volume when a steel bar is heated is called ..................

a)

heat expansion

b)

thermal expansion

c)

heat contraction

d)

volume expansion coefficient

9.

Choose the material having the highest rate of expansion per meter for 100 degree celcius.

a)

Copper

b)

Aluminum

c)

Invar

d)

Pyrex glass

10.

A .......................... is used in thermostats for regulating temperature.

a)

mercury

b)

bimetallic strip

c)

bulb

d)

thermal sensor

11.

Water has the highest density at

(All values are in degree celcius)

a)

100

b)

0

c)

4

d)

150

12.

When a gas is heated keeping it's volume constant, then

a)

pressure changes

b)

temperature changes

c)

both pressure and temperature change

d)

none of these

13.

Convection is a method of heat transfer involved in

a)

Solids

b)

Liquids

c)

Gases

d)

All of these

14.

Land breeze and sea breeze occur due to

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

absorption

15.

Refrigeration is a method of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

none of these

16.

Rate of evaporation increases due to increase in

a)

surface area

b)

humidity

c)

temperature

d)

air blow on the surface

17.

The process of conversion of gas to liquid is called

a)

vaporization

b)

condensation

c)

freezing

d)

boiling

18.

The specific heat capacity of liquids are greater than solids.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Energy transferred in terms of power and time is

a)

E = P/t

b)

E = P*t

c)

E = t/P

d)

None of these