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AQA P2 E transfer by heating

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

how heat energy passes through solid materials

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

2.

good insulators would.... (TICK 2)

a)

be heavy

b)

contain trapped air

c)

have a low thermal conductivity

d)

have a high thermal conductivity

e)

be made of metal

3.

A higher thermal conductivity means what?

a)

conduct heat

b)

conduct heat better

c)

conduct heat less

d)

does not conduct heat

4.

The amount of energy needed to change the temperature of 1kg of a material by 1 degree celsius is...?

a)

specific heat capacity

b)

specific heat

c)

heat capacity

d)

a lot!

5.

two examples of home insulation are...

a)

loft insulation

b)

painting the door

c)

a dog

d)

double glazing

e)

a cat

6.

If the energy useage is not useful it is, what?

a)

wasted

b)

conducted

c)

washed

d)

conducive

7.

Global warming is caused by....

a)

methane

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

greenhouse gases

d)

leaving the light on

8.
What type of heat transfer moves through empty space?
a)
radiation
b)
convection
c)
conduction
9.

Which color is most effective for REFLECTING heat radiation?

a)

White

b)

Black

10.

The tubes inside solar heating panels use the Sun’s radiation to warm water. Why are the tubes painted black?

a)

Black surfaces absorb radiation well

b)

Black surfaces conduct heat well

c)

Black surfaces emit radiation well

d)

Black surfaces reflect radiation well

11.

Four wet towels are hung out to dry as shown.

Which towel dries most quickly?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

What is the correct equation for specific heat capacity (c)?

a)

E = m x ΔT

b)

E = m x c / ΔT

c)

E = m x c x ΔT

d)

E = c

13.

Which of the following would reduce the dissipation of energy from a house to the surroundings?

a)

insulation

b)

large walls

c)

thin walls

d)

metal walls

14.

What is an insulator?

a)

Something that keeps objects warm

b)

Something that stores thermal energy

c)

Something that slows the transfer of thermal energy

d)

Something that allows the transfer of thermal energy

15.

People sometimes put foil behind radiators...

a)

...to reflect the infrared radiation back into the room

b)

...because who wouldn't want a bit of bling behind their radiator?

c)

..to absorb the dissipated heat

d)

...to stop the walls getting damaged by the heat

16.

Which will heat up faster?

a)

copper

b)

granite

c)

iron

d)

basalt

17.

Which will heat up slower?

a)

water

b)

lead

c)

granite

d)

iron

18.
What would be the effect on the particles if more heat is supplied to the system?
a)
They would slow down
b)
They would stop moving
c)
They would speed up
d)
There would be no effect