Heat and Temperature

Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Absorption

• Reflection

What is the unit of thermal conductivity?

• K/(m·W)

• J/(m·K)

• W/(m·C)

• W/(m·K)

Which material has the highest thermal conductivity?

• Graphite

• Diamond

• Aluminum

• Copper

Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit of mass by how many degrees Celsius?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

Which substance has the highest specific heat capacity?

• Water

• Mercury

• Aluminum

• Iron

Conduction is the transfer of heat through which medium?

• Absorption

• Refraction

• Medium

• Reflection

What type of material is a good conductor of heat?

• Metals

• Glass

• Plastic

• Wood

Which of the following is an example of convection?

• Freezing water in a freezer

• Baking bread in an oven

• Boiling water in a pot

• Lighting a candle

What is the formula for calculating specific heat capacity?

• Q = mcΔT

• Q = mcΔP

• Q = mcΔx

• Q = mcΔV

Which of the following is a poor insulator of heat?

• Wood

• Glass

• Plastic

• Metal