Question

Which of the following situations is accurate regarding the transfer of heat? Thermal energy is given from the cold pack to the warm knee. A warm bowl of soup transfers heat to a cold spoon. A cold cup of ice water loses heat to warm hands. The pan loses heat to the stove.

Answer 1

An accurate situation would be a warm bowl of soup transferring heat to a cold spoon.

Answer 2

A warm bowl of soup transfers heat to a cold spoon.

The second law of thermodynamics states that heat flows from hot to cold. In this situation, the heat flows from the hot bowl to the cold spoon.