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Which of the following best describes thermal energy transfer?
Movement of heat from warmer to cooler objects
What happens to particle movement when temperature increases?
Particles move faster and have more kinetic energy
Which material would be the BEST insulator to minimize thermal energy transfer?
Styrofoam
What factor most directly affects the rate of thermal energy transfer?
Temperature difference
In a thermal energy transfer investigation, which variable would you most likely change first?
Initial temperature
Which statement best explains why some materials conduct heat faster than others?
Looser molecular structure
What happens to water molecules when heated from 0°C to 100°C?
They move faster and spread further apart
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Which device would BEST minimize thermal energy transfer?
Thermos with vacuum insulation
What measurement directly represents the average kinetic energy of particles?
Temperature
Which material would conduct heat most quickly?
Copper
What principle explains why heat moves from warmer to cooler objects?
Thermal equilibrium
In a thermal energy transfer experiment, which measurement is most critical?
Initial and final temperatures
What happens to thermal energy when no temperature change occurs?
Energy is constant
Which factor does NOT significantly impact thermal energy transfer?
Object's texture
What scientific principle would you use to design a heat-resistant container?
Thermal insulation
How do particles behave in a solid compared to a liquid when heated?
Particles move less in a solid
Which investigation would best demonstrate thermal energy transfer?
Comparing water temperature in different containers
What happens to kinetic energy as temperature increases?
Increases
Which material would be LEAST effective at transferring heat?
Styrofoam
DOUBLE POINTS!!!
What determines the rate of thermal energy transfer between objects?
Temperature difference
What is thermal energy, and how is it related to the movement of particles?
Thermal energy is the total energy of the moving particles in a substance. The faster the particles move, the more thermal energy it has.
Explain the difference between conduction and convection.
Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).
Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon, even if they are both in the same room?
Metal is a better conductor of heat than wood, so it quickly pulls heat away from your hand, making it feel colder.
Triple Points!!
Describe what happens to the particles in a substance when it is heated.
When a substance is heated, its particles move faster and spread out, increasing the temperature.
Give one real-life example of radiation and explain how heat is transferred in that example.
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