When you grasp a hot cup of cocoa with cold hands, which way does the heat transfer occur? Explain.

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Layla

Chemistry

5 October, 19:23

When you grasp a hot cup of cocoa with cold hands, which way does the heat transfer occur? Explain.

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Luka Baker · Answer 1

From the cup to your hand since the cup is hotter than your hand.

Micaela Stein · Answer 2

The heat transfers to the hands. The cup has a higher level of thermal energy than the hands, so it wants to share the energy, therefore over time equalizing the temperature.