Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

When Michael holds an ice cube in his hand, his hand feels cold because __________.

A his hand is at the same temperature as the ice
B coldness from the ice travels to his hand
C ice is a good conductor of heat
D heat from his hand travels to the ice
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Heat always flows from a hotter region to a colder region. Step 2: The hand is warmer than the ice cube. Step 3: Heat leaves the hand and enters the ice, causing the hand to feel a loss of heat (cold).

Correct answer: heat from his hand travels to the ice

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