Question
When Ben holds an ice cube in his hand, which transfer of energy is taking place?
a
Coldness is flowing from the ice cube to his hand.
b
No transfer of energy is taking place.
c
Both heat and coldness are being transferred.
d
Heat is flowing from his hand to the ice cube.
a
Coldness is flowing from the ice cube to his hand.
b
No transfer of energy is taking place.
c
Both heat and coldness are being transferred.
d
Heat is flowing from his hand to the ice cube.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**d. Heat is flowing from his hand to the ice cube.**
When Ben holds an ice cube, heat energy from his warmer hand is transferred to the colder ice cube, causing the ice to melt. There is no transfer of "coldness," as cold is a relative term describing a lack of heat.
**d. Heat is flowing from his hand to the ice cube.**
When Ben holds an ice cube, heat energy from his warmer hand is transferred to the colder ice cube, causing the ice to melt. There is no transfer of "coldness," as cold is a relative term describing a lack of heat.