Question

A toy boat is floating in a large metal bucket. If you build a fire under the bucket, how the heat will transfer from the fire to the boat?

A. Water molecules in the bucket will transfer the heat.
B. Metal molecules of the bucket will transfer the heat.
C. Surrounding air molecules will transfer the heat.

Answer 1

A. Water molecus in the bucket will transfer the heat.

Answer 2

A. The water molecules in the bucket will heat the water and the water will heat the boat