Why does temperature change always move from regions of hot to regions of cold?

Question

Responses

A because hotter particles can not slow downbecause hotter particles can not slow down

B because colder particles have more potential energybecause colder particles have more potential energy

C because kinetic energy is transferred in the collisions of particlesbecause kinetic energy is transferred in the collisions of particles

D because this is the fastest, most efficient means of conducting thermal energybecause

Answer 1

The correct response is:

C because kinetic energy is transferred in the collisions of particles.

Temperature changes occur as a result of heat transfer, which is the movement of thermal energy. This transfer typically moves from areas of higher temperature (where particles have higher kinetic energy) to areas of lower temperature (where particles have lower kinetic energy). The process happens through collisions between particles, allowing energy to be transferred.