Theme B: The particulate nature of matter

IB Physics B.1 Thermal energy transfers: practice questions and video explanations

The particle model of matter, temperature and internal energy, specific heat capacity and latent heat, and energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.

SL and HL

What you need to know for B.1 Thermal energy transfers

  • Relate temperature to the average kinetic energy of particles
  • Use specific heat capacity and specific latent heat in calculations
  • Calculate the rate of conduction through a material
  • Apply the Stefan–Boltzmann law and Wien’s displacement law
  • Use luminosity and apparent brightness of stars

B.1 Thermal energy transfers questions in the question bank

Exam-style questions
34
Multiple choice (Paper 1A style)
22
Structured (Paper 1B and 2 style)
12
Free to try
1

Every question has a mark scheme. Multiple-choice answers are marked instantly, and for structured questions you open the mark scheme part by part and award yourself the marks you earned. Most questions also have a step-by-step video explanation presented by an IB teacher or a former IB student.

Practising B.1 Thermal energy transfers needs Premium. Topic A (Space, time and motion) and uncertainties are free with a free account.

Practise B.1 (SL)Practise B.1 (HL)

More from theme B: The particulate nature of matter

Full practice papers

When you have practised by topic, sit a full SL or HL mock exam with Paper 1A, Paper 1B and Paper 2, or see every IB Physics topic.