Physical Science
Hot Stuff
Victor Vector or
Scotty Scalar
Scotty Scalar
Cool Stuff
Passing Through
100
Complete this sentence.
Matter cannot be created nor can it be destroyed. It can only be __________.
converted
100
What is known as the measure of the intensity of heat?
Temperature
100
mass
scalar
100
At what temperature will water boil on the Celsius scale?
100 degrees C
100
True or False:
You are emitting radiation as we speak.
true
200
Which best describes the energy transfer in a toaster?
A. mechanical to thermal
B. electrical to chemical
C. thermal to mechanical
D. electrical to thermal
D
200
What is the unit of heat energy?
joule
200
acceleration
vector
200
What physical property dictates the convection process?
density
200
What term describes a material that will allow energy to readily pass through?
conductor
300
What type of energy does a battery provide?
chemical
300
What is the official scientific unit of temperature?
kelvin
300
weight
vector
300
At what temperature will all matter stop moving due to the lack of thermal energy?
Absolute zero or 0 K
300
What term describes a material that does not readily allow energy to pass through it?
insulator
400
Does this picture represent conduction, convection, or radiation?
conduction
400
Due to varying temperatures, how will heat flow?
from hotter to cooler
400
temperature
scalar
400
Which form of energy transfer occurs in a fluid?
Convection
400
True of False:
If two different materials are exposed to the same heat source, then their conductivity will be the same.
false
500
Does this picture represent conduction, convection, or radiation?
convection
500
What is known as the average kinetic energy of all molecules of the substance?
temperature
500
displacement
vector
500
In science, what is considered a fluid?
liquid and gas
500
What is the term that describes the rate at which heat can pass through a substance?
thermal conductivity