Question

which sentence explains why a cold metal spoon placed in a pot of boiling water becomes hot? a thermal energy is transferred from the spoon to the water. b thermal energy is transferred from the water to the spoon. c the spoon falls in the water.

Explanation:

Heat transfer occurs from a higher - temperature object (boiling water) to a lower - temperature object (cold spoon). Thermal energy moves from the water to the spoon. Option a is incorrect as heat would not transfer from the cold spoon to the hot water. Option c is not related to the heating of the spoon due to thermal energy transfer.

Answer:

B. Thermal energy is transferred from the water to the spoon.