Question

Which best explains why Greg’s hands get warm as he holds a bowl of hot soup?

Heat energy is created from the thermal energy in Greg’s hands.
Heat energy is absorbed by the soup from Greg’s hands.
Thermal energy from the soup moves to Greg’s hands.
Thermal energy from the surrounding air moves to Greg’s hands.

Answer 1

Thermal energy from the soup moves to Greg’s hands.

Heat flows from the hotter object (the soup/bowl) to the cooler one (his hands) by conduction, making his hands feel warm.