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This chart lists four examples of two objects that are in contact.
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|l|}
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Example & Object 1 & \multicolumn{1}{|c|}{Object 2} \\
\hline
1 & Fire & \\
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2 & A metal at [tex]$80^{\circ}C$[/tex] & A metal at [tex]$12^{\circ}C$[/tex] \\
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3 & The cool ocean & The warm air \\
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4 & \begin{tabular}{l}
A tool with a lot of thermal \\
energy
\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}{l}
A material with little thermal \\
energy
\end{tabular} \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Which statement accurately describes the flow of heat in each example?

A. Heat will flow from Object 1 to Object 2 in examples 2 and 4, and heat will flow from Object 2 to Object 1 in examples 1 and 3.

B. Heat will flow from Object 1 to Object 2 in examples 1 and 3, and heat will flow from Object 2 to Object 1 in examples 2 and 4.

C. Heat will flow from Object 1 to Object 2 in Example 3, and heat will flow from Object 2 to Object 1 in examples 1, 2, and 4.

D. Heat will flow from Object 1 to Object 2 in examples 1, 2, and 4, and heat will flow from Object 2 to Object 1 in Example 3.



Answer :

When analyzing the flow of heat between two objects, it is essential to remember a fundamental principle of thermodynamics: heat always flows from the hotter object to the colder one until thermal equilibrium is reached.

Let's analyze each example:

1. Example 1: Fire (hot) and an unknown Object 2:
- Since fire is extremely hot, it will transfer heat to Object 2.
- Conclusion: Heat will flow from Object 1 to Object 2.

2. Example 2: Metal at [tex]\(80^{\circ}C\)[/tex] (Object 1) and metal at [tex]\(12^{\circ}C\)[/tex] (Object 2):
- The metal at [tex]\(80^{\circ}C\)[/tex] is much hotter compared to the metal at [tex]\(12^{\circ}C\)[/tex].
- Therefore, heat will flow from the hotter metal (Object 1) to the colder metal (Object 2).
- Conclusion: Heat will flow from Object 1 to Object 2.

3. Example 3: The cool ocean (Object 1) and the warm air (Object 2):
- The warm air is hotter compared to the cool ocean.
- Thus, heat will transfer from the warm air (Object 2) to the cool ocean (Object 1).
- Conclusion: Heat will flow from Object 2 to Object 1.

4. Example 4: A tool with a lot of thermal energy (Object 1) and a material with little thermal energy (Object 2):
- The tool with a lot of thermal energy is hotter compared to the material with little thermal energy.
- Hence, heat will flow from the tool (Object 1) to the material (Object 2).
- Conclusion: Heat will flow from Object 1 to Object 2.

Summarizing these observations:
- Heat flows from Object 1 to Object 2 in Examples 1, 2, and 4.
- Heat flows from Object 2 to Object 1 in Example 3.

Therefore, the statement that accurately describes the flow of heat in each example is:
"Heat will flow from Object 1 to Object 2 in examples 1, 2, and 4, and heat will flow from Object 2 to Object 1 in Example 3."

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