When initially set up, in which direction does the thermal energy between the flasks flow?
A.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
B.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the right to the flask on the left.
C.
Thermal energy does not flow between the two flasks.
D.
Thermal energy flows equally between the two flasks.
1 answer
The correct answer is:
A. Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
In this scenario, because one flask contains hot water and the other flask contains water at room temperature, thermal energy will transfer from the hot water (flask on the left) to the cooler water (flask on the right) until thermal equilibrium is reached.
