Energy transfers
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30 questions
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Which of the following processes does NOT require a medium to transfer heat?
Which of the following processes does NOT require a medium to transfer heat?
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What kind of heat transfer occurs when you touch a hot metal spoon?
What kind of heat transfer occurs when you touch a hot metal spoon?
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In which type of heat transfer does warm air rise and cooler air sink, creating a current?
In which type of heat transfer does warm air rise and cooler air sink, creating a current?
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Which material would best stop the transfer of heat through conduction?
Which material would best stop the transfer of heat through conduction?
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What type of heat transfer occurs when the Sun heats the Earth?
What type of heat transfer occurs when the Sun heats the Earth?
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Which type of heat transfer is used by radiators to heat rooms?
Which type of heat transfer is used by radiators to heat rooms?
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Which of the following materials is the best conductor of heat?
Which of the following materials is the best conductor of heat?
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What happens to particles in a solid during conduction?
What happens to particles in a solid during conduction?
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Why does metal feel colder than wood at room temperature?
Why does metal feel colder than wood at room temperature?
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Which of the following surfaces would emit the most thermal radiation?
Which of the following surfaces would emit the most thermal radiation?
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What type of material is usually used in wall insulation to reduce heat loss?
What type of material is usually used in wall insulation to reduce heat loss?
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Why are double-glazed windows effective at insulating homes?
Why are double-glazed windows effective at insulating homes?
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What is the primary function of loft insulation in a home?
What is the primary function of loft insulation in a home?
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What material is often used in loft insulation because it traps air and slows down heat transfer?
What material is often used in loft insulation because it traps air and slows down heat transfer?
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How do curtains help to insulate a room?
How do curtains help to insulate a room?
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Which of the following methods reduces heat loss in a home primarily through conduction?
Which of the following methods reduces heat loss in a home primarily through conduction?
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Which insulating method prevents heat loss through convection?
Which insulating method prevents heat loss through convection?
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What role does air play in insulation?
What role does air play in insulation?
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What is a common advantage of insulating a home?
What is a common advantage of insulating a home?
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Which type of heat loss is reduced by using reflective foil behind radiators?
Which type of heat loss is reduced by using reflective foil behind radiators?
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What effect does insulating a home have on energy bills?
What effect does insulating a home have on energy bills?
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Why are thicker walls more effective in keeping a house warm?
Why are thicker walls more effective in keeping a house warm?
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Which appliance could be used to reduce energy costs when heating a room?
Which appliance could be used to reduce energy costs when heating a room?
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How does insulation reduce energy consumption?
How does insulation reduce energy consumption?
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How can reducing draughts in a home help save energy?
How can reducing draughts in a home help save energy?
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How can fitting carpets reduce heat loss in a house?
How can fitting carpets reduce heat loss in a house?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of home insulation?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of home insulation?
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How does cavity wall insulation reduce heat loss?
How does cavity wall insulation reduce heat loss?
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What happens to energy bills when a home is not well insulated?
What happens to energy bills when a home is not well insulated?
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Which type of window covering can help reduce heat loss in winter?
Which type of window covering can help reduce heat loss in winter?