Flow of Thermal Energy Exploration

Question

To begin, set the simulation up as follows:

1. You will need to click *Energy Symbols* and *Link Heaters*

2. You will need to put the *IRON* and the *BRICK* on the heaters

3. You can drag and drop the thermometers to the outside of each item. **Be sure to put one on each of the four substances**

Use the slider to cool the brick and the iron, and pay close attention to the energy symbols.

Which way does the energy flow?

a
from the ice to the brick and iron
b
energy does not flow
c
from the brick and iron to the ice

Answer 1

The correct answer is c) from the brick and iron to the ice.