Asked by Vaggi

A student puts the same amount of hot water into three cups. The cups are made of glass, ceramic, and steel.
After 20 minutes, which property of the materials most affects the water's temperature?

(1 point)

O The material's overall color and shine.

O The material's ability to transfer heat.

The material's total weight and mass.

O The material's original starting temperature.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The material's ability to transfer heat.

Explanation: Materials with higher thermal conductivity (like steel) conduct heat away from the water faster, so the water cools more quickly than in low-conductivity cups (glass, ceramic).