The diagram below shows two flasks of water, one with hot water and the other with room temperature water, which are connected by a conductive metal bar.
When initially set up, in which direction does the thermal energy between the flasks flow?
Responses
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the right to the flask on the left.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the right to the flask on the left.
Thermal energy does not flow between the two flasks.
Thermal energy does not flow between the two flasks.
Thermal energy flows equally between the two flasks.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
Well, it's a hot topic! The thermal energy actually flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right. It's like passing the torch, but in this case, it's passing the heat! So, flask on the left, you better share that warmth!
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.
The diagram shows two flasks of water connected by a conductive metal bar. In this setup, thermal energy flows from the area of higher temperature to the area of lower temperature.
To determine the initial direction of thermal energy flow, we need to consider the temperatures of the two flasks. If the flask on the left contains hot water and the flask on the right contains room temperature water, then the flask on the left has a higher temperature than the flask on the right. Therefore, the thermal energy will flow from the flask on the left (higher temperature) to the flask on the right (lower temperature).
So, the answer is: Thermal energy flows from the flask on the left to the flask on the right.