Thermal Energy Equations

This energy comes from the movement of atoms and molecules in a substance

• Thermal

• Mechanical

• Sound

• Gravitational

• Electrical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which type of energy is associated with the movement of atoms and molecules in a substance?

• Chemical

• Thermal

• Nuclear

• Mechanical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which equation represents the relationship between thermal energy, mass, specific heat capacity, and temperature change?

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

What is the unit of specific heat capacity in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Joule per kilogram per Kelvin (J/kg·K)

• Joule per mole per Kelvin (J/mol·K)

• Calorie per gram per Celsius (cal/g·°C)

• Watt per meter per Kelvin (W/m·K)

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If a substance has a high specific heat capacity, what does it imply about the substance's ability to change temperature?

• It changes temperature slowly.

• It changes temperature quickly.

• It does not change temperature.

• It changes temperature randomly.

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Which of the following is an example of a process where thermal energy is transferred by conduction?

• A metal spoon getting hot from a boiling pot

• The sun warming the Earth

• Warm air rising to the ceiling

• Water boiling in a pot

• Change in temperature

• Change in time

• Change in thermal energy

• Change in mass

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Which of the following materials is a good conductor of thermal energy?

• Copper

• Wood

• Plastic

• Rubber

What happens to the thermal energy of a system when work is done on it?

• It increases

• It decreases

• It remains constant

• It becomes zero

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Which of the following is a real-world application of thermal energy equations?

• Calculating the energy required to heat water in a kettle

• Determining the speed of a car

• Measuring the height of a building

• Calculating the force needed to lift a weight

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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