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The metal aluminum coils in an air conditioner conduct thermal energy from inside the house and release it outside the house. What can be said about the coils when they are accepting the heat inside the house?

A
They must be warmer than the air inside the house.
B
They must be cooler than the air inside the house.
C
They must have more thermal energy than the air inside the house.
D
They must be more insulated than the air inside the house.
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Which contains the particles that are vibrating fastest?

A
boiling water
B
frozen water
C
room-temperature water
D
cold tap water
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Where could convection currents form?

A
in a sand dune
B
on a pavement
C
in the atmosphere
D
in outer space
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Water is boiling in a clear pot, as shown in the picture.

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A
Thermal energy is transferred.
B
Water molecules gain kinetic energy.
C
Chemical energy is transferred.
D
Water molecules gain thermal energy.
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Which explains why conduction is unlikely when ice is placed on a freezer shelf?

A
There is no direct contact.
B
The ice is too cold.
C
The shelf acts as an insulator.
D
The ice and shelf are the same temperature.

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