Temperature and Heat Transfer

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What is the SI unit of temperature?

  1. Celsius

  2. Fahrenheit

  3. Kelvin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The SI unit of temperature is Kelvin, denoted by K. It is based on absolute zero, which is the lowest possible temperature.

What is the relationship between Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales?

  1. K = °C + 273.15

  2. K = °C - 273.15

  3. K = °C / 273.15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The relationship between Celsius and Kelvin temperature scales is K = °C + 273.15. This means that to convert a temperature from Celsius to Kelvin, you add 273.15 to the Celsius value.

What is the relationship between Fahrenheit and Kelvin temperature scales?

  1. K = (°F - 32) * 5/9

  2. K = (°F + 32) * 5/9

  3. K = (°F - 32) * 9/5


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The relationship between Fahrenheit and Kelvin temperature scales is K = (°F + 459.67) * 5/9. This means that to convert a temperature from Fahrenheit to Kelvin, you add 459.67 to the Fahrenheit value and then multiply by 5/9.

What is the difference between heat and temperature?

  1. Heat is a form of energy, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles.

  2. Heat is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles, while temperature is a form of energy.

  3. Heat and temperature are the same thing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heat is a form of energy that can be transferred from one object to another, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in an object. Heat can cause a change in temperature, but temperature itself is not a form of energy.

What are the three main modes of heat transfer?

  1. Conduction, convection, and radiation

  2. Conduction, convection, and evaporation

  3. Conduction, convection, and condensation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main modes of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between two objects, convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids, and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

What is the rate of heat transfer by conduction?

  1. Q = kA(ΔT/L)

  2. Q = kA(ΔT/t)

  3. Q = kA(ΔT/x)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of heat transfer by conduction is given by the equation Q = kA(ΔT/L), where Q is the amount of heat transferred, k is the thermal conductivity of the material, A is the area of contact between the two objects, ΔT is the temperature difference between the two objects, and L is the distance between the two objects.

What is the rate of heat transfer by convection?

  1. Q = hA(ΔT)

  2. Q = hA(ΔT/t)

  3. Q = hA(ΔT/x)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of heat transfer by convection is given by the equation Q = hA(ΔT), where Q is the amount of heat transferred, h is the convection heat transfer coefficient, A is the surface area of the object, and ΔT is the temperature difference between the object and the surrounding fluid.

What is the rate of heat transfer by radiation?

  1. Q = σA(T^4)

  2. Q = σA(T^3)

  3. Q = σA(T^2)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of heat transfer by radiation is given by the equation Q = σA(T^4), where Q is the amount of heat transferred, σ is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant, A is the surface area of the object, and T is the absolute temperature of the object.

What is the greenhouse effect?

  1. The absorption of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

  2. The reflection of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

  3. The scattering of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The greenhouse effect is the absorption of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which causes the atmosphere to warm. Greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor.

What is the main cause of global warming?

  1. The increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere

  2. The decrease in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere

  3. The increase in solar radiation reaching the Earth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main cause of global warming is the increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, which is primarily caused by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels.

What are the potential consequences of global warming?

  1. Rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and changes in plant and animal life

  2. Falling sea levels, less extreme weather events, and no changes in plant and animal life

  3. Rising sea levels, less extreme weather events, and no changes in plant and animal life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The potential consequences of global warming include rising sea levels, more extreme weather events, and changes in plant and animal life.

What can be done to mitigate global warming?

  1. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in renewable energy, and improve energy efficiency

  2. Increase greenhouse gas emissions, invest in fossil fuels, and reduce energy efficiency

  3. Do nothing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To mitigate global warming, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by switching to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and reducing deforestation. We can also invest in research and development of new technologies that can help us reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.

What is the difference between heat capacity and specific heat capacity?

  1. Heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of an object by 1 degree Celsius, while specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.

  2. Heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius, while specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of an object by 1 degree Celsius.

  3. Heat capacity and specific heat capacity are the same thing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of an object by 1 degree Celsius, while specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius. Specific heat capacity is a property of a substance, while heat capacity depends on the mass of the object.

What is the formula for calculating the heat capacity of an object?

  1. C = m * c

  2. C = Q / ΔT

  3. C = Q * ΔT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The formula for calculating the heat capacity of an object is C = m * c, where C is the heat capacity, m is the mass of the object, and c is the specific heat capacity of the material.

What is the formula for calculating the specific heat capacity of a substance?

  1. c = Q / (m * ΔT)

  2. c = Q * ΔT

  3. c = Q / ΔT


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The formula for calculating the specific heat capacity of a substance is c = Q / (m * ΔT), where c is the specific heat capacity, Q is the amount of heat transferred, m is the mass of the substance, and ΔT is the change in temperature.

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