Vocabulary
Closing off the system
Energy entering the system
Design Challenge
MISC.
100

What is the term used when light bounces off a surface?

Reflection

100

What is the smallest part of water?

Molecule 

100

When a hot object touches a cold object, what occurs?

The cold object warms up and the hot object cools down

100

Which material would most likely slow down energy transfer in the cup?

Cotton balls

100

In a solid, how do particles move?

They vibrate back and forth in place.

200

Heat Energy that is transferred by direct contact

Conduction

200

What are the FOUR features of our cup system?

Lid

Straw

Material

Layers 

200

If light is reflected off a cup’s surface, what effect does it have on the liquid inside?

It has no effect on the liquid's temperature.

200

Which material would be best for a cup sleeve to minimize energy transfer?

  1. Foam with air pockets

  2. Glass

  3. Metal

  4. Solid plastic

Foam with air pockets

200

What is matter made of?


Particles too small to be seen

300

________ has enough space between the solid parts of

the system for particles of matter to get in or out

Open System

300

Where does matter go in a open system? 

In to the air and out of the cup 

300

 What happens to the movement of particles when the temperature of a liquid increases?

The particles move more

300

Which feature in a double-walled cup is most effective at minimizing energy transfer?

Vacuum between the walls

300

DOUBLE POINTS (5 Mins to do) 

How do containers keep stuff from cooling down or warming up? 

Write a claim!

 Mrs. Tatum Choice 

400

Heat Energy that is transferred by waves 

Radiation


400

What is the feature that made the biggest difference during the temperature test? 

A Lid

400

What happens to the speed of particles in a gas when they collide with each other?

 One particle may increase speed while the other decreases

400

What is the primary goal of the Cold Cup Challenge?

To design a cup that keeps a drink cold as long as possible.

400

What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when a liquid is heated?

It increases

500

Energy in Movement

Kinetic Energy

500

What happens to the temperature of liquid in a cup when it is exposed to light?

 It can change depending on the amount of light absorbed

500

Why do particles move more in hot water?


Particles in hot water have more energy

500
  1. What criterion indicates a successful design during the temperature test?

    1. The cup changes temperature by more than 2℃ in bright light

    2. The cup changes temperature by less than 1℃ in regular light

    3. The cup absorbs the most heat

    4. The cup is the cheapest to produce

The cup changes temperature by less than 1℃ in regular light

500

What does temperature measure in a sample of matter?

 The average kinetic energy of the particles

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