Heat and Temperature: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Revised: Which of the following is the SI unit of temperature?

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 2

Revised: To raise the temperature of a substance with a high specific heat, it will require:

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More heat energy than a substance with a low specific heat

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Less heat energy than a substance with a low specific heat

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The same heat energy as a substance with a low specific heat

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Cannot be determined without knowing the mass of the substance

Question 3

Revised: A mercury thermometer operates by utilizing:

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The change in volume of mercury with temperature

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The change in density of mercury with temperature

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The change in electrical resistance of mercury with temperature

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The change in thermal conductivity of mercury with temperature

Question 4

Revised: The SI unit for thermal conductivity is:

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Watts per meter-Kelvin

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Watts per meter

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Joules per kilogram

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Joules per kilogram-Kelvin

Question 5

Revised: When a liquid is heated, its density typically:

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Decreases

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Increases

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Remains the same

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Varies depending on the liquid

Question 6

Which temperature scale is widely used in scientific applications and is based on absolute zero?

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

Question 7

The specific heat of a substance is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of that substance by one degree Celsius. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 8

Which of the following has the highest heat capacity: 1 kg of water, 1 kg of aluminum, or 1 kg of air?

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Water

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Aluminum

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Air

Question 9

Thermal expansion refers to the increase in volume of a material as its temperature rises. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 10

A substance with a high specific heat capacity requires more heat to undergo a given temperature change compared to a substance with a low specific heat capacity. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 11

Thermal expansion finds practical applications in various fields, including the construction of bridges and buildings. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 12

The process of a solid transforming into a liquid is referred to as:

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Melting

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Freezing

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Vaporization

Question 13

Which of the following materials is known for its high thermal conductivity?

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Metal

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Wood

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Air

Question 14

Which of the following temperature scales uses the freezing point of water as 0 degrees and the boiling point of water as 100 degrees?

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Kelvin

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Rankine

Question 15

Select the definition that best describes the specific heat of a substance.

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The amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of 1 gram of the substance by 1 degree Celsius

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The amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of 1 kilogram of the substance by 1 degree Celsius

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The amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of 1 pound of the substance by 1 degree Fahrenheit

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The amount of heat needed to change the phase of the substance

Question 16

Describe the fundamental difference between heat and temperature.

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Heat is a form of energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance

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Temperature is a form of energy, while heat is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance

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Heat and temperature are the same concept

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Heat is a measure of the potential energy of a substance, while temperature is a measure of the kinetic energy of the substance

Question 17

Identify the SI unit of heat.

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Joule

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Calorie

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British thermal unit

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Therm

Question 18

Which process describes heat transfer through direct contact between objects?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 19

Select the process that involves heat transfer through the movement of a fluid.

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 20

Which process describes heat transfer via electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Evaporation

Question 21

Identify the process that involves heat transfer through a substance changing its state.

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Evaporation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 22

Which temperature scale, when used, eliminates the concept of negative temperature values?

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 23

The specific heat of a substance is defined as the quantity of heat energy required to increase the temperature of 1 gram of the substance by:

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1 degree Celsius

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1 degree Fahrenheit

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1 Kelvin

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1 Rankine

Question 24

Which material is known for its exceptionally high thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Water

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Air

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Styrofoam

Question 25

When a solid undergoes melting, it absorbs heat and experiences a _____.

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Phase change

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Chemical reaction

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Physical change

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Condensation

Question 26

The thermal expansion coefficient of a material quantifies its:

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Change in length per unit temperature change

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Change in volume per unit temperature change

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Change in mass per unit temperature change

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Change in pressure per unit temperature change

Question 27

Select the statement that correctly describes the behavior of a substance with a high specific heat capacity:

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It requires more heat energy to raise its temperature by 1 degree Celsius.

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It requires less heat energy to raise its temperature by 1 degree Celsius.

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It has a higher melting point compared to substances with lower specific heat capacities.

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It has a lower boiling point compared to substances with lower specific heat capacities.

Question 28

Which factor does NOT influence the thermal expansion of a material?

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Volume of the material

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Change in temperature

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Composition of the material

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Pressure applied to the material

Question 29

Define a heat engine and its primary function:

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A device that converts heat into mechanical work

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A device that converts mechanical work into heat

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An instrument used to measure temperature

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A system that controls the flow of heat

Question 30

How is the efficiency of a heat engine determined?

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Ratio of work output to heat input

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Ratio of heat input to work output

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Temperature difference between heat source and heat sink

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Type of fuel used

Question 31

Identify the material that is considered a good conductor of heat:

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Copper

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Wood

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Glass

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Rubber

Question 32

Describe the behavior of a substance with a low specific heat capacity:

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It gains or loses heat more easily.

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It gains or loses heat less easily.

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It has a higher melting point compared to substances with higher specific heat capacities.

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It has a lower melting point compared to substances with higher specific heat capacities.

Question 33

What is the SI unit of heat?

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Joule

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Calorie

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British Thermal Unit (BTU)

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Kelvin

Question 34

Describe the heat transfer process that involves the movement of a fluid:

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Sublimation

Question 35

What is the definition of absolute zero?

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The temperature at which all molecular motion stops.

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The temperature at which water freezes.

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A temperature that can be reached in practice.

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The temperature at which a system has the most thermal energy.

Question 36

Substances with weaker intermolecular forces tend to have what type of thermal expansion?

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Greater

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Less

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Unchanged

Question 37

In the International System of Units (SI), the base unit of temperature is the:

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Kelvin

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Degree Celsius

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Degree Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 38

Which of the following has the highest specific heat capacity?

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Water

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Aluminum

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Steel

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Wood

Question 39

Thermal expansion refers to the:

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Increase in volume of a substance when its temperature increases

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Decrease in volume of a substance when its temperature decreases

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Change in shape of a substance when its temperature changes

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Change in phase of a substance when its temperature changes

Question 40

The coefficient of thermal expansion is a measure of the:

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Rate of change in volume of a substance per unit change in temperature

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Rate of change in length of a substance per unit change in temperature

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Rate of change in density of a substance per unit change in temperature

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Rate of change in specific heat of a substance per unit change in temperature

Question 41

A substance with a positive coefficient of thermal expansion will:

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Expand when heated and contract when cooled

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Contract when heated and expand when cooled

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Remain at constant volume when heated

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Change phase when heated

Question 42

Which of the following is not a mechanism of heat transfer?

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Expansion

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 43

The rate of heat conduction through a material is directly proportional to the:

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Temperature gradient across the material

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Thickness of the material

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Cross-sectional area of the material

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Density of the material

Question 44

Convection currents occur when:

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A fluid is heated, causing it to rise, while the cooler portion sinks

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A solid is heated, causing it to expand

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A gas is cooled, causing it to condense

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Radiation strikes a surface and is absorbed

Question 45

Which temperature scale is based on the freezing and boiling points of water, with 0 degrees Celsius representing the freezing point and 100 degrees Celsius representing the boiling point?

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Kelvin

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Rankine

Question 46

Which of the following is known for its exceptionally high thermal conductivity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Rubber

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Air

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Wood

Question 47

The transfer of heat energy from one substance to another through direct contact is known as:

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Sublimation

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Convection

Question 48

Which of the following is an example of thermal expansion?

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A metal rod lengthening when heated

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A gas transforming into a liquid

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A liquid freezing into a solid

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A solid turning into a gas

Question 49

The SI unit for measuring temperature is:

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Kelvin

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

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Celsius

Question 50

Which material is generally regarded as a good conductor of heat?

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Metal

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 51

When heat is absorbed by an object, what typically happens to its temperature?

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It increases

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It becomes negative

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It remains unchanged

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It decreases

Question 52

Could you explain the fundamental difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is a form of energy transfer, whereas temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles

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Heat is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles, whereas temperature is a form of energy transfer