Chapter 6 Study Guide
Thermal Energy
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What are three of the best insulators?
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2. ____________________________________
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What are three of the best conductors?
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2. _____________________________________
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Define the following types of heating systems
1. Active Solar Energy- ____________________________________________________________
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2. Passive Solar Energy-___________________________________________________________
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3. Forced Air Heating System- ______________________________________________________
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4. Radiator-_____________________________________________________________________
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5. Wood Stove-__________________________________________________________________
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6.Electric Baseboard-_____________________________________________________________
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Answer the following True/False questions
1. __________ Heat is a measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles of an object.
Answer the following multiple choice questions
1. ___________Through which of the following will convection most likely occur?
a. solids & liquids
b. liquids & gases
c. solids and gases
d. solids
2. ___________What is the kinetic energy of the molecules in a material?
a. Temperture
b. Thermal Energy
3.___________ Which of the following would be the best insulator?
a. air
b. aluminum
c. copper
d. silver
Answer the following extended response questions thoroughly (restate the question) and also
draw a sketch to help explain your answer.
1. Describe the complete cycle of operation of a forced air heating system in a one-story house
with the furnace in the basement.
2. Explain how you can decide whether a house has an active solar heating system and/or a
passive solar heating system when looking at the house from outside.