Topic 4 Thermal Energy

A thermal conductor allows energy to flow _____.

• not at all

• easily

• over the Internet

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A good _____ does NOT allow energy to flow easily.

• conductor

• metal

• insulator

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Energy is measured in J. What does J stand for?

• Jewelry

• Justice

• Joules

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The ocean is cold even in summer because water _____.

• has high specific heat

• has low specific heat

• is insulated from sunlight

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What are two properties that were tested in the lab experiments that affected thermal energy transfer?

• M&Ms

• type of material and mass of material

• miles and machines

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A foam picnic cooler keeps food cold on a hot day. What is this an example of?

• a conductor

• an insulator

• thermal expansion

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Wood and styrofoam are examples of _____.

• conductors

• insulators

• cold objects

All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon

• wire

• plastic spoon

Mrs. Tomooka stirred a hot drink in a styrofoam cup with a metal spoon. In what order did the thermal energy reach her hand?

• cup-> hot drink-> hand

• hand-> spoon-> hot drink

• hot drink-> spoon-> hand

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Mrs. Agliolo poured some coffee into a cup and stirred it with a metal spoon. She noticed the spoon was really warm. What is the best explanation for this?

• The spoon is a conductor

• The spoon is an insulator

• The spoon reflects the heat

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