Physics for IGCSE & O level - Thermal Effects (Section 5)

  • 1
    What does a bimetallic strip do when heated?
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    (A)
    It bends.
  • 2
    On Earth, what type of radiation do we receive from the sun?
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    (A)
    Infrared waves
  • 3
    If you add heat to a substance, what happens to its temperature during a change of state?
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    (C)
    It remains constant.
  • 4
    What happens when heat is added to a substance?
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    (C)
    The particles move faster.
  • 5
    What is the role of an insulator?
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    (B)
    To block the heat.
  • 6
    In a freezer, what process is used to remove heat from the food?
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    (D)
    Evaporation
  • 7
    Which type of thermometer measures temperature using changes in electrical resistance?
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    (B)
    Thermistor thermometer
  • 8
    Which of the following is a good example of convection?
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    (B)
    Warm air rising above a radiator.
  • 9
    Which of the following are examples of latent heat?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 10
    What happens to the temperature of a substance during a phase change (e.g., melting or boiling)?
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    (C)
    Temperature remains constant
  • 11
    Which of the following requires energy input?
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    A
    C
  • 12
    In a well-insulated house, what materials are commonly used?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 13
    Which of the following are forms of thermal energy?
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    A
    B
    D
  • 14
    Which type of surface is the most effective at emitting thermal radiation?
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    (C)
    Black and dull
  • 15
    What happens during the phase change from a liquid to a solid?
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    (C)
    The temperature remains constant.
  • 16
    What happens to the molecules in a liquid as it evaporates?
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    (B)
    They gain energy and escape the surface.
  • 17
    What is the main cause of sea breezes?
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    (B)
    Differences in temperature between land and sea.
  • 18
    In a refrigeration system, what process helps to remove heat from the inside of the fridge?
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    (A)
    Evaporation
  • 19
    When 1kg of ice melts at 0°C, does the temperature change?
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    (C)
    No, it remains at 0°C.
  • 20
    What is a benefit of using insulating materials in a building?
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    (C)
    Reduced heat loss
  • 21
    What is the purpose of a convection current?
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    (B)
    To transfer heat by movement of fluids.
  • 22
    What is the main difference between a conductor and an insulator?
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    (A)
    Conductors allow heat to flow easily, while insulators do not.
  • 23
    Why does air become cooler when it rises?
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    (B)
    The air molecules spread out, losing energy.
  • 24
    The experiment in the experiment shows how the pressure of air is affected when...
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    (A)
    The temperature increases
  • 25
    What is the primary process by which heat is transferred through a solid object?
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    (C)
    Conduction
  • 26
    What does specific heat capacity represent?
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    (C)
    The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C.
  • 27
    If you touch a hot object, what type of heat transfer are you experiencing?
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    (A)
    Conduction
  • 28
    What is the primary method of heat transfer in a vacuum?
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    (C)
    Radiation
  • 29
    What is the energy required to change the state of a substance, from solid to liquid, called?
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    (B)
    Latent heat of fusion
  • 30
    Which best describes the transfer of heat by conduction?
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    (B)
    Through direct contact between objects.
  • 31
    What kind of energy transfer is used in a microwave oven?
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    (C)
    Radiation
  • 32
    What is the standard boiling point in C?
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    (A)
    100
  • 33
    How does the thermal expansion of a solid impact its length?
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    (B)
    The length increases.
  • 34
    What is the process of a gas turning into a liquid called?
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    (C)
    Condensation
  • 35
    What is the term for the transfer of heat by direct contact?
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    (B)
    Conduction
  • 36
    What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas?
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    (B)
    Boiling
  • 37
    What happens to the motion of molecules as a substance cools down?
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    (B)
    They slow down.
  • 38
    Which is NOT a factor that affects the rate of thermal conduction?
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    (D)
    The shape of the material.
  • 39
    What is the general relationship between the volume and temperature of a gas when pressure is constant?
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    (A)
    Directly proportional.
  • 40
    Which process is responsible for transferring heat from the sun to the Earth?
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    (C)
    Radiation
  • 41
    Which of the following is considered a poor conductor of heat?
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    (B)
    Glass
  • 42
    When water freezes, what is its density compared to liquid water?
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    (B)
    Lower
  • 43
    What is a main characteristic of a gas?
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    (C)
    Easily compressed
  • 44
    Which of the following is an example of evaporation?
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    (B)
    Water boiling.
  • 45
    What does 'thermal' in 'thermal effects' refer to?
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    (C)
    Heat
  • 46
    What does the Kinetic Theory help us understand about matter?
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    (B)
    The behavior of particles.
  • 47
    Which of these is a phase change that requires the input of energy (heating)?
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    A
    B
  • 48
    Why does the cooling effect happen when you dry your hands after swimming?
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    (B)
    The water absorbs heat from your hands as it evaporates
  • 49
    What happens to water molecules during evaporation?
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    (B)
    They gain energy and escape the liquid's surface.
  • 50
    Which is a key difference between the Celsius and Kelvin scales?
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    (B)
    Kelvin has a lower zero point