Thermal Properties Quiz Quiz

10 multiple choice questions

1. What is the difference between heat and temperature?

A) Heat is energy; temperature is a measure of that energy B) They are the same thing C) Temperature is energy; heat is a measure D) Both are measured in joules

2. What is the SI unit of temperature?

A) Degree Celsius B) Kelvin C) Degree Fahrenheit D) Degree Celsius or Kelvin

3. Which method of heat transfer involves moving fluids?

A) Conduction B) Convection C) Radiation D) Insulation

4. What is the specific heat capacity of water?

A) 4.18 J/(g C) B) 1 J/(g C) C) 0.5 J/(g C) D) 10 J/(g C)

5. Which material is a good conductor of heat?

A) Copper B) Wood C) Plastic D) Rubber

6. What happens when you heat a solid?

A) It melts B) Its particles move faster C) Its mass increases D) It becomes a liquid

7. What is convection?

A) Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves B) Heat transfer through moving fluids C) Heat transfer through direct contact D) Heat transfer through light

8. Which type of cup keeps coffee warm best: metal, ceramic, or styrofoam?

A) Metal B) Ceramic C) Styrofoam D) Glass

9. What is the main method of heat transfer in solids?

A) Convection B) Conduction C) Radiation D) Evaporation

10. When a thermometer is placed in hot water, what happens to the mercury?

A) It contracts B) It expands C) It stays the same D) It evaporates

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