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Here are 25 short questions related to the topic of "Heat" from Class 7 Science, along with
their answers:
1. What is heat?
- Heat is a form of energy that flows from a hotter object to a cooler object.
2. What is the unit of heat?
- The unit of heat is the joule (J) or calorie (cal).
3. Define temperature.
- Temperature is the measure of the hotness or coldness of an object.
4. What is the SI unit of temperature?
- The SI unit of temperature is Kelvin (K).
5. How is heat transferred from one object to another?
- Heat is transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation.
6. Name the three methods of heat transfer.
- The three methods of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.
7. Give an example of conduction.
- Touching a hot pan and feeling its heat is an example of conduction.
8. Give an example of convection.
- Boiling water in a pot and seeing the heated water rise to the top is an example of convection.
9. Give an example of radiation.
- Feeling the warmth of the Sun's rays on your face is an example of radiation.
10. What is the role of an insulator in heat transfer?
- An insulator reduces or slows down the transfer of heat.
11. Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon at room temperature?
- Metal is a better conductor of heat than wood, so it conducts heat away from our hand more quickly,
making it feel colder.
12. What happens to the particles of a substance when it is heated?
- The particles of a substance gain energy and move faster when heated.
13. Define specific heat capacity.
- Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a
substance by one degree Celsius.
14. What is the effect of adding impurities to a substance on its boiling point?
- Adding impurities to a substance generally raises its boiling point.
15. Why is water used as a coolant in car radiators?
- Water has a high specific heat capacity, which helps it absorb heat from the engine and prevent
overheating.
16. How does sweating help in cooling down the body?
- Sweating helps in cooling down the body by evaporating from the skin surface, taking away heat with
it.
17. What is the source of heat in the Sun?
- The source of heat in the Sun is nuclear fusion, where hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium,
releasing a tremendous amount of heat and light.
18. Define the term "thermal expansion."
- Thermal expansion is the increase in size or volume of a substance due to an increase in
temperature.
19. Why does a mercury thermometer work on the principle of thermal expansion?
- Mercury expands when heated and contracts when cooled, allowing it to measure temperature
changes accurately.
20. What is the purpose of a thermostat in a heating system?
- A thermostat controls the temperature of a heating system by automatically turning it on or off
based on the desired temperature setting.
21. What happens to the volume of a substance when it is heated?
- In general, the volume of a substance increases when it is heated.
22. How does the concept of insulation apply to houses?
- Insulation in houses helps to prevent heat loss or gain by reducing the transfer of heat through walls,
roofs, and floors.
23. Explain why wearing light-colored clothes in summer is more comfortable than wearing dark-colored
clothes.
- Light-colored clothes reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat, making them more comfortable to
wear in hot weather.
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