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Energy Midterm

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of CONDUCTION?
a)
When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.
b)
a  hot liquid or air that  expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
c)
When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
d)
When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.
2.
Heat transfers from an area of ________temperature to an area of ______ temperature.
a)
high to low
b)
low to high
c)
high to high
3.
dark colored surfaces _________ radiation
a)
reflect 
b)
absorb
4.

Conduction requires

a)

Electricity

b)

the electromagnetic spectrum and particles

c)

air or water flow

d)

direct contact

5.

If you walk barefoot on hot asphalt, energy is transferred by which process?

a)

Convection

b)

Radiation

c)

Conduction

d)

Reflection

6.
The earth receives heat energy from the sun by _______________, which is the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves?
a)
radiation
b)
convection
c)
conduction
d)
greenhouse effect
7.

Which of the following is an application of convection?

a)

The movement of heat through a metal pan to the food.

b)

The use of ice box to keep drinks cool.

c)

The sea breeze that blows from sea to land.

d)

The use of wool blanket to keep the body warm.

8.

By which process is thermal energy transferred through a vacuum?

a)

conduction only

b)

convection only

c)

conduction and convection only

d)

radiation only

9.
Which best describes the process of convection?
a)
Convection is the primary way  heat travels  through rays.
b)
Convection is the primary way heat travels  through metals.
c)
Convection is the primary way heat travels  through appliances.
d)
Convection is the primary way heat travels  through liquids and gasses.
10.

Near the ceiling of a room the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

11.

The total kinetic and potential energy of all particles in an object is called...

a)

mechanical energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

potential energy

d)

thermal energy

12.

The energy that is transferred from a warmer object to a cooler object is called...

a)

thermal energy

b)

heat

c)

force

d)

temperature

13.

As ice cream melts, its particles

a)

Gain energy, move faster and farther apart

b)

Gain energy, move slowly and get closer together

c)

Lose energy, move faster and farther apart

d)

Lose energy, move slowly and get closer together

14.

In which state does water have the highest kinetic energy?

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Liquid

d)

Each state has the same kinetic energy

15.

What type of heat transfer is the following?

The outside of a bowl of soup gets hot.

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

None of the above

16.

What type of heat transfer is the following?

Solar panels are used to collect sunlight for energy.

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

None of the above

17.

What term describes the transfer of thermal energy between substances of different temperatures?

a)

Temperature

b)

Conduction

c)

Heat

d)

Thermal Equilibrium

18.

What is an example of an insulator?

a)

Styrofoam

b)

Metal

c)

Aluminum

d)

Saltwater

19.

Method of heat transfer through direct contact is...

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

None of the above

20.

A substance has a freezing point of 0 degrees and a boiling point of 100 degrees. At what temperature below, would the substance be in its liquid form?

a)

142 degrees

b)

275 degrees

c)

-10 degrees

d)

21 degrees

21.

What type of heat transfer is the following?

The roof of your car gets hot in the sun?

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

None of the above

22.

What type of heat transfer is the following?

Smoke and hot air go up the chimney.

a)

Convection

b)

Conduction

c)

Radiation

d)

None of the above

23.

Heat and temperature are the same thing, defined as the transfer of thermal energy from substances of different temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Temperature is a measure of the ______ of the molecules in a substance. Increased temperature means a greater _____ of the molecules in a substance.

*Same answer for both*

a)

Average kinetic energy

b)

Average molecular number

c)

Total kinetic energy

d)

None of the above

25.

Atoms and molecules are perpetually in motion. In solids, they vibrate close together and in liquids/gases, they vibrate more freely.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Heat always transfers from the "hotter" object to the "cooler" object in a system.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

In the following example, identify where the heat is coming from AND the type of heat transfer.

You hold an ice cube in your hand and it begins to melt.

a)

Ice cube, Radiation

b)

Ice Cube, Conduction

c)

Hand, Conduction

d)

Hand, Radiation

28.

In the following example, identify where the heat is coming from AND the type of heat transfer.

You are roasting a marshmallow over a fire.

a)

Fire, Conduction

b)

Fire, Convection

c)

Metal poker, Conduction

d)

Metal poker, Convection

29.

In the following example, identify where the heat is coming from AND the type of heat transfer.

The handle of a pot is hot and burns your hand.

a)

Hand, Convection

b)

Hand, Conduction

c)

Pot handle, convection

d)

Pot handle, conduction

30.

What is the unit for heat?

a)

Celsius

b)

Kelvin

c)

Joule

d)

Fahrenheit

31.

The conversion of Celsius to Kelvin is done by adding 273.15 to the Celsius temperature. What is the Kelvin temperature for the following Celsius temperature?

25 degrees Celsius

a)

301.15 K

b)

298.15 K

c)

293.15 K

d)

250.15 K

32.

To find Kelvin from Celsius you add 273.5. What would be the following Kelvin temperature for the Celsius temperature below?

-10 degrees

a)

263.15 K

b)

255.15 K

c)

285.15 K

d)

274.15 K

33.

In which state does water have the highest kinetic energy?

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Liquid

d)

Each state has the same kinetic energy

34.

Temperature is a measure of the ______ of the molecules in a substance. Increased temperature means a greater _____ of the molecules in a substance.

*Same answer for both*

a)

Average kinetic energy

b)

Average molecular number

c)

Total kinetic energy

d)

None of the above

35.

Moving a book to a lower shelf decreases its potential energy

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Depends on how fast you move it

d)

It depends on the genre of the book

36.

A compressed spring is an example of ____

a)

Gravitational Potential Energy

b)

Chemical Potential Energy

c)

Elastic Potential Energy

d)

Electrical Potential Energy

37.

A kite stuck in a tree has ______ energy due to its position.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

Chemical

d)

Thermal

38.

Differences in gravitational potential energy depend on an object's _________.

a)

mass and speed

b)

mass and height

c)

height and speed

d)

mass only

39.

Which type or types of energy does a blimp circling above a sporting event have?

a)

kinetic energy and gravitational potential energy

b)

kinetic energy and elastic potential energy

c)

potential energy only

d)

kinetic energy only

40.

If an object is on top of a hill or in a position raised above the ground, it must have __________.

a)

kinetic energy

b)

gravitational potential energy

c)

elastic potential energy

d)

chemical potential energy

41.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
42.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
43.
At what position does the rock have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
D
d)
E
44.
Wood, batteries, gasoline, and  food are all examples of ________________________.
a)
gravitational potential energy
b)
elastic potential energy
c)
chemical potential energy
d)
None of the above
45.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
46.
Energy due to motion is ____________ energy. 
a)
Potential 
b)
Energy
c)
Kinetic
d)
Friction
47.
__________ is stored energy. 
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
None of the above 
d)
All of the above 
48.
Energy can not be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.
a)
true
b)
false
49.
Explain what happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff.
a)
The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy increases.
b)
The kinetic energy decreases as the potential energy decreases.
c)
The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.
d)
The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy decreases. 
50.
When riding a roller coaster, you go up and down many hills. As you get to the top of a roller coaster, what energy change is taking place.
a)
Potential energy is changed into kinetic energy.
b)
Kinetic energy is changed into potential energy.
c)
Chemical energy is changed into heat energy.
d)
Heat energy is changed into chemical energy. 
51.

Which passenger has the most potential energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

52.

A 1 kg bird flies south at 4 m/s. What is its KE?

a)

2 m/s

b)

8 J

c)

2 J

d)

4 J

53.
What would have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
A car driving down a hill.
b)
A person running down a hill. 
c)
A ball rolling down a hill. 
54.

Check off all the direct variables you need to find kinetic energy:

a)

Speed

b)

Distance

c)

Time

d)

Mass

55.

What is the temperature in degrees Celsius?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

9

d)

3

56.

What is the temperature in degrees Celsius?

a)

-14

b)

14

c)

-12

d)

12

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