Heat, Temperature, and Specific Heat Basics
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- Q1If 500 J of heat is added to a 250 g piece of aluminum, what is the temperature change? (Specific heat capacity of aluminum is 0.897 J/g°C)2.23°C1.12°C5.57°C3.01°C30s
- Q2How much heat is required to increase the temperature of 150 g of ice from -10°C to 0°C? (Specific heat capacity of ice is 2.09 J/g°C)418 J6270 J3135 J1575 J30s
- Q3A 300 g sample of iron is heated from 25°C to 55°C. How much energy is absorbed? (Specific heat capacity of iron is 0.450 J/g°C)2250 J6750 J1350 J4050 J30s
- Q4A metal object with a mass of 150 g absorbs 4500 J of heat and its temperature increases by 50°C. What is the specific heat capacity of the metal?0.3 J/g°C0.9 J/g°C0.6 J/g°C1.2 J/g°C30s
- Q5What is the primary difference between heat and temperature?Heat is a form of energy, while temperature measures the average kinetic energy of particles.Heat and temperature are the same concept.Temperature is measured in joules, while heat is measured in degrees.Heat measures the energy of particles, while temperature is a form of energy.30s
- Q6Which of the following statements correctly relates heat and temperature?Temperature can be transferred like heat.Heat can be transferred between objects at different temperatures.Heat and temperature are interchangeable terms.Temperature does not affect the flow of heat.30s
- Q7What unit is commonly used to measure temperature?NewtonJouleCelsiusWatt30s
- Q8Which of the following correctly identifies a characteristic of heat?Heat only flows from lower to higher temperature objects.Heat flows from a higher temperature object to a lower temperature object.Heat is a fixed amount of energy regardless of temperature differences.Heat is only present in gases, not in liquids or solids.30s
- Q9Which concept defines the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance?PressureHeatMassTemperature30s
- Q10What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?The temperature increases as the kinetic energy of the particles increases.The temperature can decrease depending on the mass of the substance.The temperature decreases as the particles move slower.The temperature remains constant regardless of heat absorption.30s
- Q11Which material has the highest specific heat value and is therefore the best insulator?AluminumWaterCopperIron30s
- Q12What does a high specific heat value indicate about a material's ability to conduct heat?It is a better insulator.It has a lower thermal mass.It cools down faster.It is a better conductor.30s
- Q13Which of the following materials would be the best choice for an insulating (inside/middle) layer in a thermal flask (like a Yeti or Stanley cup)?ZincCopperStyrofoamGlass30s
- Q14Which of the following materials, known for its low specific heat value, is typically used in cookware for fast heating?PlasticStyrofoamAluminumCeramic30s
- Q15Which material is likely to conduct heat the fastest due to its low specific heat?SilverPlasticWaterWood30s