Lesson T1.1.2
T1.1.2 Heating, conduction and radiation Quiz: KS3 Physics, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which process transfers energy through a solid without the material itself moving along?
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Conduction
- Convection
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How is thermal energy primarily transferred through a solid material?
- Particle collisions
- Infrared waves
- Fluid currents
- Electron flow
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Which material is the best thermal conductor of these?
- Plastic
- Cardboard
- Copper
- Wood
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By which process does a metal spoon handle become warm in hot soup?
- Radiation
- Convection
- Conduction
- Evaporation
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Heat moves through a liquid or a gas mainly by which process?
- Radiation
- Convection
- Insulation
- Conduction
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Which process lets heat from the Sun reach Earth across empty space?
- Convection
- Conduction
- Evaporation
- Radiation
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Which type of surface is best at absorbing thermal radiation?
- Gloss white
- Matte black
- Clear glass
- Shiny silver
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Why does warm air rise above a domestic room radiator?
- It is less dense
- It is heavier
- It is colder
- It contains more mass
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Why are cooking saucepan bases usually manufactured using metals?
- High electrical resistance
- High thermal conductivity
- High magnetic attraction
- Low melting point
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Which energy transfer lets you feel warmth from a fire while standing some distance away?
- Insulation
- Radiation
- Convection
- Conduction
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Which method of thermal energy transfer can travel through a vacuum?
- Diffusion
- Convection
- Radiation
- Conduction
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A pan handle should stay cool to touch. Which material is the best choice?
- Wood
- Steel
- Copper
- Aluminium
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Which cup loses thermal energy fastest by emitting infrared radiation?
- Gloss white cup
- Shiny silver cup
- Polished steel cup
- Matte black cup
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What is the main purpose of silvered walls inside a vacuum flask?
- Reduce radiation
- Create pressure
- Increase convection
- Block conduction
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What category of wave is infrared thermal radiation?
- Mechanical wave
- Longitudinal wave
- Electromagnetic wave
- Transverse sound
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Which energy transfer process requires a fluid medium?
- Convection
- Conduction
- Radiation
- Reflection
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Which heat transfer method cannot occur in a vacuum?
- Radiation
- Light transfer
- Conduction
- Radio transmission
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Which process carries warm air away from hot liquid in an open cup?
- Convection
- Radiation
- Absorption
- Conduction
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Which of these is a good thermal conductor?
- A wooden spoon
- A polystyrene cup
- A steel saucepan
- A woollen jumper
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What is infrared radiation commonly used for in thermal cameras?
- Gamma sterilisation
- Thermal imaging
- Ultraviolet tanning
- X-ray scanning
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