Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Why does an ice cube feel cold when you hold it in your hand?

A Your hand is losing heat to the ice.
B The ice is a good conductor of heat.
C Your hand is gaining heat from the ice.
D Coldness from the ice is flowing into your hand.
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Step 1: Heat always flows from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature. Step [2-9]: Your hand (37°C) is warmer than the ice (0°C). Step [2-9]: Heat flows from your hand to the ice, causing your hand to feel cold.

Correct answer: Your hand is losing heat to the ice.

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