Multiple Choice Question The diagram below shows two flasks of water, one with hot water and the other with room temperature water, which are connected by a conductive metal bar. When initially set up, in which direction does the thermal energy between the flasks flow? A. Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right. B. Thermal energy flows from the flask on the right to the flask on the left. C. Thermal energy does not flow between the two flasks. D. Thermal energy flows equally between the two flasks.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A. Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.

In this scenario, thermal energy will flow from the flask with hot water (higher temperature) to the flask with room temperature water (lower temperature) until thermal equilibrium is reached.