10
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Question 10 • Physical Science

A burner on a stove produces

Answer
A
hotness.
B
thermal energy.
C
temperature.
D
fire energy.

Explanation

A stove burner transfers energy as heat to the pan and nearby air. This is thermal energy. Temperature measures how hot something is; it is not energy itself, so the best choice is “thermal energy.”

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