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Question 4 • Physical Science

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

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

Explanation

The hot tea has fast-moving particles that transfer energy to the cup’s slower-moving particles through collisions. These collisions make particles in the cup move faster, warming the cup. So the correct choice is “They collide with slow-moving particles.”

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