Heat Transfer Quiz - CBSE Class 11 Physics

Free practice quiz: Heat Transfer (CBSE Class 11 Physics). 36 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the primary method of heat transfer by which heat is transferred through a solid material?

   1. Conduction
   2. Convection
   3. Radiation
   4. Evaporation
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   Answer: A. Conduction

2. In thermal radiation, what does the term 'black body' refer to?

   1. A perfect reflector
   2. A perfect absorber
   3. A body that emits less radiation
   4. A body that emits more radiation
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   Answer: B. A perfect absorber

3. When heat is conducted along a material, the kinetic energy of the particles does what?

   1. Remains unchanged
   2. Increases
   3. Decreases
   4. Varies randomly
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   Answer: B. Increases

4. What is the relationship between the thermal conductivity of a material and its insulating properties?

   1. Higher thermal conductivity means better insulation
   2. Lower thermal conductivity means better insulation
   3. Thermal conductivity has no effect
   4. All materials are equally insulated regardless of conductivity
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   Answer: B. Lower thermal conductivity means better insulation

5. What is the primary reason for using a vacuum in thermos flasks?

   1. To prevent convection
   2. To increase radiation
   3. To enhance conduction
   4. To reduce air pressure
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   Answer: A. To prevent convection

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