Understanding Heat Flow

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What is heat flow?

  • The transformation of energy into matter
  • The movement of heat energy from one place to another (correct)
  • The freezing of water at low temperatures
  • The feeling of warmth when the sun shines

In which direction does heat flow spontaneously?

  • From a hot place to a cold place (correct)
  • It flows vertically
  • It doesn't have a specific direction
  • From a cold place to a hot place

What happens when two objects reach thermal equilibrium?

  • They explode due to excess heat
  • They start absorbing more heat
  • They stop exchanging heat and remain at the same temperature (correct)
  • One object cools down while the other heats up

Which form of heat flow involves the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves?

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

What is the unit used to measure heat?

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

What is the process of heat flow in solids called?

<p>Conduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does heat flow in fluids differ from heat flow in solids?

<p>Fluids transfer heat through convection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a cork bob out of water when heated from below?

<p>Due to a decrease in fluid density (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that causes heat transfer between molecules in solids during conduction?

<p>Temperature difference between the materials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does heat flow in fluids involve both energy and matter compared to heat flow in solids?

<p>Fluids involve both material movement and energy transfer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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