Worksheet: Thermal Physics – Thermal Processes
Student Name: ________________________________________ Date: ____________ Class: Year 10____
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
. Which of the following is the best conductor of heat?
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a) Wood
b) Plastic
c) Copper
d) Glass
. Convection occurs in which states of matter?
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a) Solids only
b) Liquids and gases
c) Gases only
d) All states of matter
. Which of the following surfaces absorbs the most heat radiation?
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a) Shiny silver
b) Black matte
c) White glossy
d) Transparent glass
. In which thermal process does heat transfer without the need for a medium?
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a) Conduction
b) Convection
c) Radiation
d) Insulation
. Why do metal objects feel colder than wooden objects at the same temperature?
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a) Metals are always colder
b) Metals are better conductors of heat
c) Wood generates heat
d) Wood is a better conductor
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
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1 he transfer of heat by direct contact between particles in a solid is called_________.
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2. The movement of heated fluids due to density differences is called_________.
3. Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through_________ waves.
4. A vacuum flask prevents heat loss by reducing_________,_________,and_________.
5. The shiny outer surface of a space blanket reduces heat loss by_________.
Section C: Short Answer Questions
1. Explain why a spoon placed in a hot cup of tea gets warm.
2. Describe how convection currents form in a heated pot of water.
3. Why does a black car become hotter than a white car when parked in the sun?
4. Give one real-life application for each of the following thermal processes:
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○ onduction: __________________________________________
○ Convection: __________________________________________
○ Radiation: __________________________________________
Section D: Practical Investigation (Group Work - In-Class Activity)
1. Experiment 1: Investigating Conduction
Place a metal and a plastic spoon in hot water.
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○ Observe which one heats up faster.
○ Conclusion: Which is the better conductor and why?
2. Experiment 2: Observing Convection Currents
Heat a beaker of water with food dye added.
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○ Observe the movement of the dye as the water heats up.
○ Conclusion: How do convection currents transfer heat in fluids?
3. Experiment 3: Exploring Radiation
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○ lace a black and a white object under a heat lamp.
○ Measure the temperature after 5 minutes.
○ Conclusion: Which object absorbs more heat radiation?
Section E: Application Question
● Imagine you are designing a house in a very cold climate. List three ways you would reduce
heat loss and explain why each method is effective.
Self-Assessment (SA)
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n a scale of 1 to 5, how well do you understand thermal processes? (Circle one)
1 - Not at all | 2 - Slightly | 3 - Somewhat | 4 - Well | 5 - Very well
● What part of this lesson was most interesting to you? ____________________
● What concept do you still need help with? ____________________
Teacher’s Feedback:
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Homework:Research and write a short report on how thermal insulation is used in buildings and
technology.
