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Thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube.
Thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube.
Thermal energy moves from the ice cube to the water.
Thermal energy moves from the ice cube to the water.
Ice cubes must always melt eventually.
Ice cubes must always melt eventually.
The air around the water melts the ice cube.
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The correct response is:
Thermal energy moves from the water to the ice cube.
In a cold glass of water, the thermal energy in the water can be sufficient to melt the ice cube, causing it to lose heat to the ice. This transfer of thermal energy continues until thermal equilibrium is reached.
