The table describes the qualities of four objects.
Object Produces Light? Temperature (°C/°F)
a bouncing basketball no 20°C/68°F
the Sun's surface yes 5500°C/10,000°F
a lit lightbulb yes 250°C/482°F
a fork sitting on a table no 15°C/59°F
Which of the following is most likely true?
A.
Small objects produce more light than larger objects.
B.
Large objects produce less heat than smaller objects.
C.
Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
D.
Objects that do not produce light energy have high temperatures.
C. Objects that produce light energy often produce heat energy.
The diagram below shows two flasks of water, one with hot water and the other with room temperature water, which are connected by a conductive metal bar.
When initially set up, in which direction does the thermal energy between the flasks flow?
A.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
B.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the right to the flask on the left.
C.
Thermal energy does not flow between the two flasks.
D.
Thermal energy flows equally between the two flasks.
A. Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
Multiple Choice Question
A piece of metal is heated and then submerged in cool water. Which statement below best describes what happens?
A.
The temperature of the water will decrease, while the temperature of the metal will increase.
B.
The temperature of the water will decrease and the temperature of the metal will also decrease.
C.
The temperature of the water will increase, while the temperature of the metal will decrease.
D.
The temperature of the water will increase and the temperature of the metal will also increase.
B. The temperature of the water will decrease and the temperature of the metal will also decrease.
In an engine, fuel and oxygen chemically react and release energy. What happens to the energy NOT used by the engine?
A.
It has been destroyed.
B.
It is lost in the form of heat and sound.
C.
It remains stored in the chemical bonds of the fuel.
D.
It is converted into methane.