Heat Energy Concepts

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What is heat?

  • A form of energy that flows between two bodies of the same temperature
  • A form of energy that flows between two bodies of different temperatures (correct)
  • A form of energy that only comes from mechanical sources
  • A form of energy that is colorless and odorless

Why do we feel hot when the Sun shines?

  • Due to the Sun emitting light energy
  • Because the Sun is very close to Earth
  • As a result of the Sun being a source of heat energy (correct)
  • Because the Sun emits radiation

How can other forms of energy be converted into heat?

  • By driving air molecules into a smaller space (correct)
  • By increasing the temperature of a system
  • Through the process of condensation
  • By converting electrical energy directly into heat energy

What does an increase in temperature of a system indicate?

<p>An increase in the internal energy of the system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when work is done on an object?

<p>The object's temperature increases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the internal energy of a body related to?

<p>The average activity of atoms and molecules in motion within the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the heat of a body when the velocity of its molecules decreases?

<p>The heat decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symbol is commonly used to indicate heat?

<p>$\mathcal{Q}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the law of conservation of energy, what happens to energy?

<p>Energy can change from one form to another (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Einstein's equation E=MC2, what principle combines the conservation of energy and matter?

<p>Conservation of mass energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the SI unit used to express heat?

<p>Joule (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many calories are equivalent to 1 kilocalorie?

<p>100 calories (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the heat capacity of a substance indicate?

<p>The amount of heat required to change its temperature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which unit is used to express specific heat?

<p>Calorie per gram per degree Celsius (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of specific heat of a substance?

<p>The heat required to cause a temperature change in the same mass of water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can a large body of water moderate temperatures effectively?

<p>Due to its high specific heat capacity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the symbol 'c' in the context of specific heat?

<p>Specific heat of the substance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a large body of water affect the temperature of its surroundings?

<p>By absorbing and releasing significant quantities of heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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