Physics: Heating and Cooling

Question 1

The energy that makes something warm

Answer 1

Heat

Question 2

Heat is measured in this

Answer 2

Temperature

Question 3

What is a different way of saying heat energy

Answer 3

Thermal energy

Question 4

The major mode of heat transfer through solids

Answer 4

Conduction

Question 5

The transfer of heat energy through vibrations

Answer 5

Conduction

Question 6

Materials that easily allow heat to flow through them

Answer 6

Heat conductors

Question 7

Materials that do not easily allow heat to flow through them

Answer 7

Heat insulators

Question 8

Is metal generally a good or bad conductor of heat

Answer 8

Good

Question 9

Is glass generally a good or bad conductor of heat

Answer 9

Bad

Question 10

Does heat travel from hot to cold areas or from cold to hot areas

Answer 10

Hot to cold areas

Question 11

Why is copper most commonly used for cooking equipment

Answer 11

Because of its excellent level of heat conductivity

Question 12

The major mode of heat transfer through fluids (liquids & gases)

Answer 12

Convection

Question 13

When a fluid is heated, the particles (gain/lose) energy and begin to move around (slower/faster)

Answer 13

Gain, faster

Question 14

What colour surfaces are the best absorbers

Answer 14

Malt black

Question 15

What colour surfaces are the worst absorbers

Answer 15

Shiny silver