Pre Test - Thermal, Heat, Temperature

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What is conduction?

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact of particles.

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What are the three scales used to measure temperature?

Back

Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin.

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What happens to particles as they heat up?

Back

They speed up.

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What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

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What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows heat to pass through it well.

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What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow heat to pass through it easily.

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What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

Back

Heat is the energy transferred between objects, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles.

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What is the Kelvin scale?

Back

The Kelvin scale is a temperature scale that starts at absolute zero and is used in scientific measurements.

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What is the Fahrenheit scale?

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The Fahrenheit scale is a temperature scale where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees.