Temperature and Thermal Properties: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following correctly defines the specific heat capacity of a substance?

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1 K

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The amount of heat released when 1 kg of the substance cools by 1 K

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The temperature at which the substance changes phase

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The thermal conductivity of the substance

Question 2

Latent heat is the heat absorbed or released by a substance:

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When it changes phase

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When its temperature changes

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When it is compressed or expanded

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Continuously

Question 3

A heat engine primarily functions to:

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Convert thermal energy into mechanical energy

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Convert mechanical energy into thermal energy

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Cool a hot reservoir and heat a cold reservoir

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Increase the entropy of the universe

Question 4

The efficiency of a heat engine can be calculated as:

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The ratio of the heat output to the heat input

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The ratio of the heat input to the heat output

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The difference between the heat input and output

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The heat input divided by the temperature difference

Question 5

The Van der Waals equation of state for a real gas takes into account:

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Both of the above

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The volume of the gas molecules

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The attractive forces between the gas molecules

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Neither of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a unit of temperature used in the scientific community?

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Joule

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Kelvin

Question 7

When a material expands due to an increase in temperature, the coefficient of thermal expansion is:

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Positive

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Negative

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Zero

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Dependent on the material

Question 8

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of heat transfer by conduction?

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Presence of a vacuum

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Temperature difference

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Material thickness

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Surface area

Question 9

Which of the following equations represents the relationship between temperature change, mass, specific heat capacity, and heat energy absorbed?

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Q = mcΔt

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Q = mcT

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Q = t/ΔmC

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Q = CΔt/m

Question 10

Which of the following materials is a good thermal insulator?

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Styrofoam

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Copper

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Glass

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Water

Question 11

The process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves is called:

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Radiation

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Convection

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Conduction

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Diffusion

Question 12

The SI unit of temperature is:

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 13

Thermal expansion of a material refers to its:

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Change in length or volume due to temperature change

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Ability to conduct heat

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Specific heat capacity

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Latent heat

Question 14

Which substance has the highest specific heat capacity?

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Water

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Aluminum

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Iron

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Wood

Question 15

The change of state from liquid to gas is called:

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Melting

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Freezing

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of an insulating material?

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Low thermal conductivity

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High thermal conductivity

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High specific heat capacity

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Low specific heat capacity

Question 17

The amount of heat required to completely melt a substance is known as its:

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Latent heat of fusion

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Specific heat capacity

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Latent heat of vaporization

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Thermal conductivity

Question 18

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the thermal conductivity of a material?

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Shape

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Temperature

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Density

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Chemical composition

Question 19

A thermometer is used to measure:

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Temperature

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Specific heat capacity

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Thermal conductivity

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Latent heat

Question 20

What is thermal expansion?

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The increase in the volume of a substance when its temperature increases.

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The change in the density of a substance when its temperature increases.

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The increase in the pressure of a substance when its temperature increases.

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The decrease in the mass of a substance when its temperature increases.

Question 21

What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's atmosphere due to the presence of greenhouse gases.

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The cooling of the Earth's atmosphere due to the presence of greenhouse gases.

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The increase in the Earth's temperature due to the Sun's radiation.

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The decrease in the Earth's temperature due to the Sun's radiation.

Question 22

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is a form of energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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Temperature is a form of energy, while heat is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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Heat and temperature are the same thing.

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Heat is a measure of the potential energy of a substance, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

Question 23

A metal rod increases in length when heated. This phenomenon is known as:

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Thermal expansion

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Thermal contraction

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Thermal conductivity

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Specific heat capacity

Question 24

Which material has the highest specific heat capacity?

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Water

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Iron

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Copper

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Aluminium

Question 25

Latent heat is the heat energy needed to:

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Change the state of a substance

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Change the temperature of a substance

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Increase the specific heat capacity of a substance

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Decrease the thermal conductivity of a substance

Question 26

Heat transfer by direct contact between substances is known as:

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Sublimation

Question 27

The efficiency of a heat engine is ultimately limited by:

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Carnot's theorem

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Newton's laws of motion

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Ohm's law

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Coulomb's law

Question 28

Which of the following is the SI unit of temperature?

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 29

A solid exhibits a positive coefficient of thermal expansion when it:

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expands when heated

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contracts when heated

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neither contracts nor expands when heated

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expands when cooled

Question 30

Which substance listed below has the highest specific heat capacity?

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Water

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Copper

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Aluminium

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Wood

Question 31

Latent heat is the energy required to:

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change the phase of a substance

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change the temperature of a substance

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do work on a substance

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increase the internal energy of a substance

Question 32

The process of melting is:

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endothermic and involves an increase in temperature

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endothermic and involves a decrease in temperature

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exothermic and involves an increase in temperature

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exothermic and involves a decrease in temperature

Question 33

The thermal conductivity of a material is a measure of its ability to:

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transfer heat

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store heat

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absorb heat

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release heat

Question 34

The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by:

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increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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increased levels of oxygen in the atmosphere

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decreased levels of methane in the atmosphere

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decreased levels of nitrogen in the atmosphere

Question 35

When a liquid transforms into a gas, it reaches its:

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vaporization point

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freezing point

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melting point

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condensation point

Question 36

The SI unit of temperature is:

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Kelvin

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Rankine

Question 37

Thermal expansion refers to the change in:

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Volume

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Mass

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Density

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Shape

Question 38

Latent heat of fusion is the energy required to:

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Convert a solid to a liquid

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Convert a liquid to a gas

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Convert a gas to a liquid

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Convert a liquid to a solid

Question 39

Which of the following applications does NOT involve thermal expansion?

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Microwave ovens

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Thermostats

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Bimetallic strips

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Compensating pendulums

Question 40

Which of the following is a good thermal conductor?

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Metals

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Wood

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Styrofoam

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Water

Question 41

The transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid is called:

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 42

A copper block with a mass of 2.5 kg is initially at 20°C. How much thermal energy is required to raise its temperature to 100°C?

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52.5 kJ

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17.5 kJ

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35 kJ

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70 kJ

Question 43

A metal rod initially measuring 1.2 m at 20°C undergoes a length increase of 0.08 mm when heated to 80°C. Determine the coefficient of linear expansion for this metal.

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1.7 x 10^-5 K^-1

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1.3 x 10^-5 K^-1

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2.1 x 10^-5 K^-1

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2.5 x 10^-5 K^-1

Question 44

What is the primary function of a thermal insulator?

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Prevent heat loss

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Enhance heat gain

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Regulate temperature

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Absorb moisture

Question 45

Which material exhibits the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Water

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Wood

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Polystyrene

Question 46

How does temperature influence the thermal properties of a substance?

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By affecting the energy levels of its constituent particles

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By determining the substance's physical state

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By altering the rate of particle diffusion

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Temperature has no impact on thermal properties

Question 47

What is the SI unit of temperature?

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Kelvin

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Rankine

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

Question 48

Which of the following materials has the highest specific heat capacity?

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Water

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Aluminum

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Copper

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Iron

Question 49

Define the latent heat of fusion of a substance.

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The amount of heat required to convert a unit mass of a substance from a solid to a liquid at constant temperature.

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by 1 K.

Question 50

Why do different materials expand at different rates when heated?

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Different materials have different molecular structures and bonding forces.

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Different materials have different specific heat capacities.

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Different materials have different densities.

Question 51

Which of the following applications utilizes the latent heat of vaporization?

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Refrigeration

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Cooking food

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Generating electricity

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Heating homes

Question 52

What is the primary purpose of a calorimeter?

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To measure the amount of heat transferred during a reaction or process.

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To amplify heat.

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To measure the temperature of a substance.

Question 53

Which of the following is a good thermal insulator?

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Styrofoam

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Metal

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Water

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Glass

Question 54

How is the temperature of a substance related to the average kinetic energy of its particles?

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Temperature is directly proportional to the average kinetic energy of the particles.

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Temperature is independent of the average kinetic energy of the particles.

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Temperature is inversely proportional to the average kinetic energy of the particles.