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When Ben holds an ice cube in his hand, which transfer of energy is taking place?



(4 points)

Heat is flowing from his hand to the ice cube.

No transfer of energy is taking place.

Both heat and coldness are being transferred.

Coldness is flowing from the ice cube to his hand.
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Heat is flowing from his hand to the ice cube.

Explanation: Thermal energy flows from the warmer object (his hand) to the colder one (the ice) by conduction. "Coldness" is not a form of energy, so it is not transferred.