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Conduction

Question 10 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

Which describes how fast-moving particles assist in transferring thermal energy to a cup after hot tea is poured into it?

Answer
A
They replace slow-moving particles.
B
They collide with slow-moving particles.
C
They collide with other fast-moving particles.
D
They are replaced by slow-moving particles.

Explanation

When hot tea is poured into a cooler cup, the tea’s faster-moving particles transfer energy through collisions with slower-moving particles in the cup. These collisions make the slower particles move faster, warming the cup. So the correct choice is “They collide with slow-moving particles.”

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