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Ixchelt burns her tongue when she takes a sip of hot coffee from her mug. Which part of this example represents heat?

A
the thermal energy moving from the coffee to her tongue
B
the thermal energy moving from her tongue to the coffee
C
her coffee
D
her tongue
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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 replace slow-moving particles.
B
They collide with slow-moving particles.
C
They collide with other fast-moving particles.
D
They are replaced by slow-moving particles.
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A thermogram taken outside a house shows high amounts of thermal energy around the windows but not around the roof.Which conclusion supports the thermogram?

A
The windows and the roof are energy efficient.
B
The windows and the roof are not energy efficient.
C
The windows are not energy efficient, but the roof is energy efficient.
D
The windows are energy efficient, but the roof is not energy efficient.
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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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Which shows the formula for converting from degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit?

A
°F = (9/5 × °C) +32
B
°F = 5/9 × (°C – 32)
C
°F = °C – 273
D
°F = °C + 273
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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 decrease in temperature.
D
They lose kinetic energy.
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Most thermal conductors are made of which material?

A
plastic
B
glass
C
rubber
D
metal
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Radiation transfers thermal energy through _________.Which accurately completes the statement?

A
waves
B
direct contact
C
particles
D
liquid movement
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The diagrams show the movement of particles for two substances.Which best compares the temperatures of the substances?

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A
Substance X has the highest temperature because its particles have more kinetic energy.
B
Substance X has the highest temperature because it has fewer particles.
C
Substance Y has the highest temperature because its particles have more kinetic energy.
D
Substance Y has the highest temperature because it has more particles.
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What occurs when someone places an ice pack on an injured ankle?

A
Conduction causes the ice pack to lose thermal energy.
B
Conduction causes the ankle to gain thermal energy.
C
Cold from the ice pack is transferred to the ankle.
D
Heat from the ankle is transferred to the ice pack.
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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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Barbara is converting 78°F to degrees Celsius. First, she subtracts 32 from 78. What is the next step?

A
multiply 46 by 5/9
B
multiply 46 by 9/5
C
add 273 to 46
D
subtract 273 from 46
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Car manufacturers use radiation for which task?

A
sealing windows
B
drying paint
C
cleaning tires
D
lubricating engines
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Which best illustrates the way in which radiation transfers thermal energy?

A
A red ball at left labeled warm does not touch a blue ball labeled cool at right. Curved arrows point from the blue ball to the red ball.
Option A
B
A red ball at left labeled warm does not touch a blue ball labeled cool at right. Curved arrows point from the red ball to the blue ball.
Option B
C
A red ball at left labeled warm touches a blue ball labeled cool at right. Straight arrows point from the blue ball to the red ball.
Option C
D
A red ball at left labeled warm touches a blue ball labeled cool at right. Straight arrows point from the red ball to the blue ball.
Option D
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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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Which material would result in the greatest amount of energy transfer?

A
An absorber that is dark in color and rough.
B
A reflector that is dark in color and smooth.
C
An absorber that is light in color and rough.
D
A reflector that is light in color and smooth.
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Keesha conducts an experiment by pouring equal amounts of boiling water into four containers. The containers are the same size and shape, but they are made of different materials. The chart lists the containers according to their materials.Using protective gloves, Keesha carefully touches each container immediately after pouring the water. Which container was likely the hottest?

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A
W
B
X
C
Y
D
Z

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