Asked by wholemelt

When Javier touches a hot mug of tea, energy is transferred from the surface of the mug to his hand. What kind of energy is this?

nuclear
radiant
thermal
chemical

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Thermal energy.

Heat is transferred by conduction from the hot mug's surface to Javier's hand. It is not nuclear, radiant (light), or chemical energy.