Quiz about Energy Transfer

Question 1

Why is testing and evaluating a device's performance important?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the device meets criteria and constraints

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To maximize thermal energy transfer

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To absorb heat from the sun

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To reflect sunlight

Question 2

What does temperature measure?

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The measure of thermal energy

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The motion of particles within a substance

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The average kinetic energy of matter particles

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The transfer of heat from hot to cold

Question 3

How does heat conductivity affect thermal energy transfer?

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It increases thermal energy transfer

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It reverses thermal energy transfer

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It has no effect on thermal energy transfer

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It decreases thermal energy transfer

Question 4

What is the purpose of thermal insulators?

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To minimize heat transfer

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To absorb heat from the sun

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To maximize thermal energy transfer

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To reflect sunlight

Question 5

What is thermal energy also known as?

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Heat energy

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Mechanical energy

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Electrical energy

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Light energy

Question 6

Which device minimizes thermal energy transfer?

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Insulated box

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Glass jar

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Metal pot

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Plastic container

Question 7

What is the purpose of reflective surfaces in a solar cooker?

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To maximize heat transfer

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To cool down food

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To store thermal energy

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To generate electricity

Question 8

How does a solar cooker maximize the transfer of heat?

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By using reflective surfaces

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By using a fan

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By using black surfaces

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By using insulation

Question 9

What is the purpose of a solar cooker?

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To maximize thermal energy transfer

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To minimize heat transfer

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To reflect sunlight

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To absorb heat from the sun

Question 10

What is the purpose of defining criteria and constraints in the design process?

Accepted Answer

To ensure a successful design

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To reflect sunlight

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To absorb heat from the sun

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To maximize thermal energy transfer

Question 11

Which of the following devices minimizes thermal energy transfer?

Accepted Answer

Insulated box

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Glass cup

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Plastic plate

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Metal spoon

Question 12

What does thermal energy refer to?

Accepted Answer

The energy transferred through heat

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The energy stored in food

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The energy from the sun

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The energy used to generate electricity

Question 13

What is the principle of heat transfer?

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Heat always moves from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature

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Heat does not transfer between areas of different temperatures

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Heat moves randomly between areas of different temperatures

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Heat always moves from areas of lower temperature to areas of higher temperature

Question 14

What is thermal energy?

Accepted Answer

The motion of particles within a substance

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The average kinetic energy of matter particles

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The transfer of heat from hot to cold

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The measure of temperature

Question 15

How does thermal energy naturally move?

Accepted Answer

From areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature

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From areas of equal temperature to areas of lower temperature

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From areas of equal temperature to areas of higher temperature

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From areas of lower temperature to areas of higher temperature

Question 16

Which device maximizes thermal energy transfer?

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Solar cooker

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Electric fan

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Microwave oven

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Toaster

Question 17

How do science and engineering relate in the design process?

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They go hand in hand

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They are unrelated

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Science is more important than engineering

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Engineering is more important than science

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