Which contains the particles that are vibrating fastest?
increases✔ decreasesstays the same
Conduction current✔ Convection currentMagma currentCrust current
When Xavier places his hands near a light bulb, he notices that certain areas around the light bulb are warmer than others. Which best explains this?
The pendulum has the most kinetic energy [___].
The owner of a window-treatment company wants to design shades that will cover the windows of a house. The shades should also warm the house by maximizing the absorption of solar energy coming through the windows.
1 and 2✔ 3 and 44 and 5
Wood has chemical energy, which can be used to generate thermal and radiant energy when burned in a fireplace. Which best explains what happens to the total amount of energy in this scenario?
Juan measured the temperature of salt water. He then added 273 temperature units to the measured temperature value. Which temperature conversion is Juan most likely doing?
This chart lists four examples of two objects that are in contact.Which statement accurately describes the flow of heat in each example?

What occurs when someone places an ice pack on an injured ankle?
✔ risessinksdoesn’t move
Which best describes the shape of a convection current?
The pendulum has the least potential energy [___].
Which refers to a diagram that shows thermal energy being released by objects?
Plants are responsible for a very important energy transformation, as shown.

What happens when the thermal energy of a substance increases?
Which factors affect heat transfer between a warm and a cool substance?
Which describes how fast-moving particles assist in transferring thermal energy to a cup after hot tea is poured into it?
The diagram shows the sun’s interior. Convection currents are present in the convection zone.

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