AnswersFall 24 GSE Physical Science B ICConduction

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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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Earl is using his hands to hold a metal pan 10 centimeters above a hot burner. How can this scenario be changed to demonstrate conduction between the pan and the burner?

A
increase the temperature of the burner
B
use a glass pan instead of a metal pan
C
use foam potholders to hold the pan
D
touch the pan to the burner
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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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How do the metal aluminum coils in an air conditioner help keep a house cool?

A
They insulate the house from outside thermal energy.
B
They conduct thermal energy from inside the house and release it outside the house.
C
They insulate the surrounding air from indoor thermal energy.
D
They conduct thermal energy from outside the house and release it inside the house.
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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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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.
7

Which best explains why metal cooking utensils often have plastic coating on their handles?

A
Plastic melts less easily and lasts longer than metal.
B
Plastic reduces the transfer of thermal energy to hands holding the utensils.
C
Plastic molds more easily into shapes like long, thin handles.
D
Plastic increases the rate of conduction from the utensil to the food.
8

How does a foam-filled winter coat help keep a person warm?

A
It slows down the transfer of thermal energy from outside to inside the coat.
B
It slows down the transfer of thermal energy from inside to outside the coat.
C
It speeds up the transfer of thermal energy from outside to inside the coat.
D
It speeds up the transfer of thermal energy from inside to outside the coat.
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Alana drew diagrams to show how particles in a spoon move before and after the spoon is placed in hot liquid. Which best explains how to correct Alana’s error?

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A
Make the particles in both diagrams larger.
B
Show more movement in the “Before” diagram.
C
Add more particles to the “After” diagram.
D
Switch the labels on the diagrams.
10

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
11

Which contains the particles that are vibrating fastest?

A
boiling water
B
frozen water
C
room-temperature water
D
cold tap water
12

Conduction can occur within a single substance, but parts of the substance must have which property?

A
different temperatures
B
different textures
C
different particle sizes
D
different colors
13

Which demonstrates conduction?

A
a marshmallow held over a fire
B
ice cream melting in the sun
C
cool feet walking across a hot pavement
D
a bulb releasing light energy
14

Most thermal conductors are made of which material?

A
plastic
B
glass
C
rubber
D
metal

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