Thermal Energy Amplify

Which statement is correct about this Thermal Energy Simulator?

• Sample A had more energy than Sample B at the start.

• Sample A had less energy than Sample B at the start.

• Sample A and Sample B had the same energy at the start.

• Sample A and Sample B had no energy at the start.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which diagram shows the correct energy levels for hot and cold water?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which system represents the best heating proposal for Riverdale Middle School?

• System X because it represents Proposal #1, which heats the school longer.

• System X because it represents Proposal #2, which heats the school longer.

• System Y because it represents Proposal #1, which heats the school longer.

• System Y because it represents Proposal #2, which heats the school longer.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which sample will transfer energy to the other?

• Sample A will transfer energy to Sample B.

• Sample B will transfer energy to Sample A.

• Neither sample will transfer energy to the other.

• Both samples will transfer energy to each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Select the correct statements. Select all that apply.

• The temperature of Sample A increased.

• The temperature of Sample B increased.

• The temperature of Sample A decreased.

• The temperature of Sample B decreased.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Select all systems where energy will transfer when Sample A and Sample B are moved into contact. Select all that apply.

• System 1

• System 2

• System 3

• System 4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which object is hotter?

• a. Object A because it has the highest average kinetic energy.

• b. Object B because it has the highest average kinetic energy.

• c. Object C because it has the highest average kinetic energy.

• d. Object C because it has the most molecules with high kinetic energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is the primary mechanism by which thermal energy is amplified in a heat engine?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Work done by the system

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

In the context of thermal energy, what does the term 'amplify' most closely relate to?

• Increasing temperature

• Increasing heat capacity

• Increasing energy efficiency

• Increasing entropy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of the following processes can amplify thermal energy in a closed system?

• Adiabatic expansion

• Isothermal compression

• Isobaric heating

• Isochoric cooling

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3