Physics Principles and Problems 2009

Section 12.1 : Temperature and Thermal Energy

Self-Check Quizzes

1
The study of heat transformation into other forms of energy is called _____.
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A)conduction
B)entropy
C)thermal equilibrium
D)thermodynamics
2
–273.15°C is known as _____.
A)absolute zero
B)the freezing point
C)the point of radiation
D)specific heat
3
What instrument is shown here?

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A)anemometer
B)calorimeter
C)barometer
D)thermometer
4
_____ is the process by which kinetic energy is transferred when particles collide.
A)conduction
B)convection
C)heat transfer
D)radiation
5
_____ is the state in which the rate of energy flow between two objects is equal and the objects are at the same temperature.
A)Dynamic equilibrium
B)Temperature limit
C)Thermal equilibrium
D)Thermometry
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