Which statement correctly describes how thermal energy tends to spontaneously flow?

Question

A.
from high temperature to low temperature
B.
from low temperature to high temperature
C.
with a decrease in kinetic energy
D.
with an increase in potential energy
E.
from cold to hot objects

Answer 1

The correct statement that describes how thermal energy tends to spontaneously flow is:

A. from high temperature to low temperature

This reflects the principle that thermal energy naturally moves from areas of higher temperature (higher thermal energy) to areas of lower temperature (lower thermal energy) until thermal equilibrium is reached.