Question 3 (1 point)
During an experiment, a canister filled with hot water was added to a beaker filled with cold water. In which direction did the heat energy move?
a
The heat energy moved from the cold water of the beaker into the hot water of the canister.
b
The heat energy moved from the hot water of the canister into the cold water of the beaker.
c
Equal amounts of heat energy from each container moved in both directions.
d
No heat energy moved, as it all remained in the canister of hot water.
b) The heat energy moved from the hot water of the canister into the cold water of the beaker.
To determine the direction in which heat energy moved during the experiment, we need to understand the concept of heat transfer. Heat transfer occurs when there is a temperature difference between two objects or substances, and it always moves from a higher temperature region to a lower temperature region.
In this experiment, the canister filled with hot water was added to the beaker filled with cold water. Since the hot water in the canister has a higher temperature compared to the cold water in the beaker, heat energy will flow from the higher temperature (hot water) to the lower temperature (cold water).
Therefore, the correct answer is option b: The heat energy moved from the hot water of the canister into the cold water of the beaker.
b
The heat energy moved from the hot water of the canister into the cold water of the beaker.