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Heat

Question 6 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

If a cup of coffee is at 90°C and a person with a body temperature of 36°C touches it, how will heat flow between them?

Answer
A
from the hand to the cup
B
from the cup to the hand
C
from the cup to the surrounding air
D
from the hand to surrounding air

Explanation

Heat flows from a warmer object to a cooler one. The coffee is at 90°C, while the person's hand is about 36°C, so heat moves from the cup to the hand. The correct choice is “from the cup to the hand.”

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