Thermal Energy Quiz Review

The sum of all potential and kinetic energy of particles in an object.

• thermal energy

• temperature

• heat

• thermal equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The average kinetic energy of particles in an object.

• thermal energy

• heat

• temperature

• thermal equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The movement of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object.

• thermal energy

• heat

• temperature

• thermal equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The balance of thermal energy between two or more objects that are in direct contact.

• thermal energy

• heat

• temperature

• thermal equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

The transfer of thermal energy from one material to another by electromagnetic waves.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The transfer of thermal energy from one material to another through collisions of particles. (direct contact)

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of particles from one part of a fluid (liquid or gas) to another.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

A material through which thermal energy transfers easily.

• thermal conductor

• thermal insulator

• radiation

• equilibrium

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

A material through which thermal energy does not travel easily.

• thermal conductor

• thermal insulator

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Which is an example of an insulator?

• copper

• aluminum

• plastic

• silver

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3