A baker uses oven mitts to open an oven, take a loaf of bread out, and place it on a plate. In 3 to 4 sentences, identify three examples of thermal energy transfer in the scenario.
1. When the baker uses the oven mitts to open the oven, thermal energy is transferred from the hot oven to the oven mitts. The mitts absorb the heat to prevent the baker's hands from getting burned.
2. As the baker takes the loaf of bread out of the oven, thermal energy is transferred from the hot bread to the baker's hands through the oven mitts. This transfer of heat allows the baker to safely handle the hot loaf.
3. When the baker places the hot loaf of bread on a plate, some of the thermal energy from the bread is transferred to the plate, causing it to warm up slightly. This transfer of heat helps keep the bread warm as it is being served.