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How does a foam-filled winter coat help keep a person warm?

A
It slows down the transfer of thermal energy from inside to outside the coat.
B
It speeds up the transfer of thermal energy from outside to inside the coat.
C
It speeds up the transfer of thermal energy from inside to outside the coat.
D
It slows down the transfer of thermal energy from outside to inside the coat.
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Which of these prevents conduction from occurring?

A
different masses
B
different temperatures
C
equal temperatures
D
equal masses
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How do the metal aluminum coils in an air conditioner help keep a house cool?

A
They conduct thermal energy from inside the house and release it outside the house.
B
They insulate the house from outside thermal energy.
C
They conduct thermal energy from outside the house and release it inside the house.
D
They insulate the surrounding air from indoor thermal energy.
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Which describes how fast-moving particles assist in transferring thermal energy to a cup after hot tea is poured into it?

A
They are replaced by slow-moving particles.
B
They replace slow-moving particles.
C
They collide with other fast-moving particles.
D
They collide with slow-moving particles.
5

When Object 1 came into contact with Object 2, Object 2 got warmer. What can be concluded about the objects before they came into contact with each other?

A
Object 2 had fewer particles.
B
Object 2 did not have thermal energy.
C
Object 1 had less thermal energy.
D
Object 1 had faster-moving particles.
6

Which contains the particles that are vibrating fastest?

A
boiling water
B
cold tap water
C
frozen water
D
room-temperature water
7

What must be true about two objects for conduction to take place?

A
The objects must be the same temperature and they must be in contact.
B
The objects must be the same temperature and they must be insulators.
C
The objects must be different temperatures and they must be insulators.
D
The objects must be different temperatures and they must be in contact.
8

Which best explains why metal cooking utensils often have plastic coating on their handles?

A
Plastic molds more easily into shapes like long, thin handles.
B
Plastic increases the rate of conduction from the utensil to the food.
C
Plastic reduces the transfer of thermal energy to hands holding the utensils.
D
Plastic melts less easily and lasts longer than metal.
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How does an increase in thermal energy affect molecules?

A
They stop moving.
B
They begin to vibrate more.
C
They lose kinetic energy.
D
They decrease in temperature.

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