Question

kinetic energy transfer quick check
what happens when a bowl of ice cream is left uneaten on a counter in a warm room? (1 point)
thermal energy is transferred from the air to the ice cream, warming the ice cream.
thermal energy is transferred from the ice cream to the air, cooling the air.
potential energy is transferred from the air to the ice cream.
heat is transferred from the air to the ice cream.

Explanation:

• Thermal energy transfer occurs from higher - temperature to lower - temperature objects. The warm room (higher temperature) has air that transfers thermal energy to the ice cream (lower temperature).
• Potential energy is related to position or state (not relevant here as it's about thermal energy transfer).
• Heat is a form of thermal energy transfer. When the air (higher temperature) gives thermal energy (heat) to the ice cream (lower temperature), the ice cream warms.

Answer:

Thermal energy is transferred from the air to the ice cream, warming the ice cream.