Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

When Jun Jie holds an ice cube in his hand, his hand feels cold. This is because __________.

A his hand is losing heat to the ice
B the ice is losing heat to his hand
C heat is created by the ice
D coldness travels from the ice to his hand
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Heat always travels from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature. Step 2: The hand (37°C) is hotter than the ice (0°C). Step 3: Heat leaves the hand and enters the ice, making the hand feel cold.

Correct answer: his hand is losing heat to the ice

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