Quiz about Thermal Energy Equation

Question 1

A fire warms you by transferring _____ energy.

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thermal

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potential

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chemical

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nuclear

Question 2

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

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Thermal

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Mechanical

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Sound

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Gravitational

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Electrical

Question 3

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

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Thermal

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Chemical

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Nuclear

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Mechanical

Question 4

What does the symbol 'Q' represent in the thermal energy equation $$Q = mc\Delta T$$ ?

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Heat energy

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Mass

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Specific heat capacity

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Temperature change

Question 5

In the equation $$Q = mc\Delta T$$ , what does 'm' stand for?

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Mass

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Heat energy

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Specific heat capacity

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Temperature change

Question 6

What is the unit of specific heat capacity in the equation $$Q = mc\Delta T$$ ?

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Joules per kilogram per degree Celsius

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Joules

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Kilograms

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Degrees Celsius

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the equation $$Q = mc\Delta T$$ ?

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The heat energy required to change the temperature of a substance is directly proportional to its mass and temperature change.

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The heat energy required to change the temperature of a substance is inversely proportional to its mass and temperature change.

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The heat energy required to change the temperature of a substance is directly proportional to its mass and inversely proportional to temperature change.

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The heat energy required to change the temperature of a substance is inversely proportional to its mass and directly proportional to temperature change.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the concept of specific heat capacity?

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The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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The total heat energy contained in a substance.

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The amount of heat energy required to change the state of a substance.

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The amount of heat energy lost by a substance when it cools down.

Question 9

What happens to the thermal energy of a substance when its temperature increases?

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It increases.

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It decreases.

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It remains the same.

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It becomes zero.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a real-world application of the thermal energy equation?

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Calculating the energy required to heat water in a kettle.

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Measuring the speed of a car.

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Determining the pressure of a gas in a container.

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Finding the volume of a solid object.

Question 11

How does the thermal energy equation $$Q = mc\Delta T$$ apply to calorimetry experiments?

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It is used to calculate the heat absorbed or released during a chemical reaction.

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It measures the speed of light in a vacuum.

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It determines the gravitational force between two objects.

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It calculates the electrical resistance of a wire.

Question 12

What is the relationship between mass and heat energy in the thermal energy equation?

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Directly proportional

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Inversely proportional

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No relationship

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Exponentially proportional

Question 13

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

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It requires more energy to change temperature.

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It changes temperature quickly.

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It does not change temperature.

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It changes temperature with very little energy.

Question 14

Which factor does not affect the amount of heat energy required to change the temperature of a substance?

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Color of the substance

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Mass of the substance

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Specific heat capacity

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Temperature change

Question 15

In the context of thermal energy, what is meant by the term 'latent heat'?

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The heat energy required to change the state of a substance without changing its temperature.

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The heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance.

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The heat energy lost by a substance when it cools down.

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The heat energy contained in a substance at absolute zero.

Question 16

What is the primary difference between thermal energy and temperature?

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Thermal energy is a measure of the total energy of all particles in a substance, while temperature is a measure of the average energy of particles.

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Thermal energy is a measure of the average energy of particles, while temperature is a measure of the total energy of all particles.

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Thermal energy and temperature are the same.

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Thermal energy is measured in degrees Celsius, while temperature is measured in joules.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about the thermal energy equation?

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It can be used to calculate the energy required to change the temperature of any substance.

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It only applies to gases.

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It is only valid at absolute zero.

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It cannot be used for liquids.

Question 18

What is the effect of increasing the specific heat capacity on the thermal energy required to change the temperature of a substance?

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Increases the thermal energy required

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Decreases the thermal energy required

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No effect

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Reverses the thermal energy flow

Question 19

In the equation $$Q = mc\Delta T$$ , what does $$\Delta T$$ represent?

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Change in temperature

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Change in mass

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Change in heat energy

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Change in specific heat capacity

Question 20

Which of the following is a practical example of using the thermal energy equation in everyday life?

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Cooking food on a stove

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Driving a car

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Listening to music

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Reading a book

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