Question

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which best describes how heat energy moves within a system?
a. heat energy is transferred from warmer objects to cooler objects.
b. cool objects transfer heat energy to warmer objects.
c. heat energy is lost to the system over time.

Explanation:

Heat transfer occurs from areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature. This is a fundamental principle in thermodynamics. Option A correctly states that heat energy is transferred from warmer objects to cooler objects. Option B is incorrect as heat does not transfer from cool to warm spontaneously. Option C is incorrect as heat energy is conserved within a closed - system and not lost over time in the way described.

Answer:

A. Heat energy is transferred from warmer objects to cooler objects.