Introduction to Thermal Energy Generation

The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another is called _________.

• heat

• temperature

• radiation

• potential

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________ describes the motion energy of particles.

• Heat

• Temperature

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

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_________ is the transfer of thermal energy that causes a metal spoon in hot liquid to get hot.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Heat

________ is the type of thermal energy transfer that causes a camp fire to warm us.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Smores

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The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves is _________.​ (a)  

• radiation

• conduction

• convection

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Conduction, convection, and radiation can happen at the same time.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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_________ is a substance with a high heat capacity.

• Iron

• Aluminum

• Paper

• Water

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A substance with a high heat capacity is a better ________ of thermal energy.

• conductor

• insulator

• producer

• inducer

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Where is water the least dense in a pot of boiling water?

• Closest to heat source

• Farthest from heat source

• Density doesn't change

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