What was the significant contribution of thermometers in the 1800s?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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They were used to predict weather patterns.
They were used to measure the speed of light.
They were primarily decorative items.
They helped in the development of the conservation of energy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did James Joule demonstrate through his experiments?
Heat is a type of fluid.
Electricity cannot be converted into heat.
Energy can be converted between different forms.
Magnets cannot generate electricity.
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How did Joule measure tiny temperature changes in his experiments?
By estimating visually.
By collaborating with instrument makers to create precise thermometers.
By using a stopwatch.
By using a standard thermometer.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the scientific community's initial reaction to Joule's findings?
They ignored his work completely.
They awarded him a Nobel Prize.
They were skeptical and did not accept them right away.
They immediately accepted his findings.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What unit of energy was named after James Joule?
Watt
Calorie
Joule
Newton
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did energy conservation help scientists understand climate change?
By explaining how gases block infrared radiation.
By predicting the exact temperature of the Earth.
By calculating the speed of wind currents.
By measuring the amount of rainfall.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the significance of energy conservation in modern physics?
It helps in understanding complex systems by focusing on energy forms.
It is used to calculate the distance between planets.
It is primarily used in chemistry.
It has no significant impact on modern science.
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