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12 questions
Match the following temperatures to their description.
Which of the following materials is the best thermal insulator?
Why is copper a good choice for the base of a frying pan?
Wool is used in some clothing. Why is wool good at keeping a person warm?
Which of the following particles make metals good thermal conductors?
What is the condition needed for two objects to be in thermal equilibrium?
Match the following key words or phrases to their definitions.
A thermometer with a resolution of 0.5°C is used in a cooling experiment. What does this resolution mean?
Why is a cardboard lid used to cover a beaker of water during an experiment to compare insulators?
For a fair test of insulating materials, the ‘amount’ of insulator used should be kept the same for each type.Which of these are ways of controlling the ‘amount’ of insulation used fairly?
A pupil tests different insulating materials by insulating a container of hot water and monitoring its temperature over time. How will they conclude which is the best insulator?
The temperature of hot water fell by 25°C over 6 minutes with 0 layers of insulation, 15°C with 1 layer, 10°C with 2 layers, and 8°C with 3 layers.What conclusions can be made?
