Thermal Physics Quiz

What is thermal equilibrium?

• When two substances in contact no longer exchange heat energy and reach equal temperature

• When two substances in contact continuously exchange heat energy

• When one substance is hotter than the other

• When two substances are at different temperatures

What happens to the hotter region when two regions reach thermal equilibrium?

• It remains at the same temperature

• It cools down

• It heats up

• It evaporates

What is required for two regions to reach thermal equilibrium?

• They must be in contact

• They must be isolated

• They must be at the same initial temperature

• They must be in a vacuum

What is the Kelvin scale known as?

• The absolute scale

• The thermodynamic scale

• The Celsius scale

• The Fahrenheit scale

What does the thermodynamic temperature scale not depend on?

• The property of any particular substance

• The pressure of the environment

• The volume of the substance

• The color of the substance

What is the triple point of pure water?

• The point where water is only in liquid form

• The point where ice, water, and water vapor all exist at the same temperature and pressure

• The point where water is only in vapor form

• The point where water is only in solid form

What is absolute zero?

• The highest possible temperature

• The temperature at which water boils

• The lowest possible temperature

• The temperature at which water freezes

Which temperature scale is most familiar as an everyday scale?

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

• Celsius

• Rankine

What is the freezing point of water on the Celsius scale?

• 32 °C

• 0 °C

• 100 °C

• -273 °C

Which temperature scale is commonly used in the US?

• Celsius

• Kelvin

• Fahrenheit

• Rankine