Question

the table shows the same data about how the temperature of each salmon on the grill changed over 6 minutes.
salmon | initial temperature (°c) | final temperature (°c)
salmon on the right half of the grill | 21 | 53
salmon on the left half of the grill | 21 | 42
which statement is correct?
thermal energy was transferred more quickly into the salmon on the right half of the grill.
thermal energy was transferred more quickly into the salmon on the left half of the grill.
thermal energy was transferred into both salmon at the same rate.

Explanation:

To determine the rate of thermal energy transfer, we calculate the temperature change (final - initial) for each salmon over 6 minutes. For the right salmon: \(53 - 21 = 32^\circ\text{C}\). For the left salmon: \(42 - 21 = 21^\circ\text{C}\). A larger temperature change in the same time means faster thermal energy transfer. Since \(32 > 21\), the right salmon had faster transfer.

Answer:

Thermal energy was transferred more quickly into the salmon on the right half of the grill.