THERMAL ENERGY

Thermal energy is the sum of which two types of energy?

• kinetic

• potential

• elastic

• radiant

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Which form of matter has the most potential energy?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

The measure of the average kinetic energy of particles is ____________________.

• renewable energy

• heat

• thermal energy

• temperature

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What happens to an object's temperature when its particles move around more

• temperature increases

• temperature decreases

• temperature stays the same

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• scale

What happens to the fluid in a thermometer when the temperature decreases?

• It expands and rises

• It contracts and falls

• It stays the same

• It needs a blankey!

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When a liquid is heated it ________________.

• expands

• contracts

• stays still

• vibrates

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Which temperature scale do we use here in the U.S.?

• celsius

• fahrenheit

• kelvin

• richter

At what temperature on the fahrenheit scale does water freeze?

• 0⁰

• 32⁰

• 100⁰

• 212⁰

At what temperature does water freeze on the Celsius scale?

• 0⁰

• 32⁰

• 42⁰

• 100⁰