Kristine said that an ice cube gains heat when placed in a warm glass of water. Eric said that a hot cup of tea loses heat to cold hands. Who has made the correct statement with regard to heat transfer? Kristine is correct. Eric is correct. Both Kristine and Eric are correct. Neither Kristine nor Eric are correct.

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Melody Singleton

3 February, 07:14

Kristine said that an ice cube gains heat when placed in a warm glass of water. Eric said that a hot cup of tea loses heat to cold hands. Who has made the correct statement with regard to heat transfer? Kristine is correct. Eric is correct. Both Kristine and Eric are correct. Neither Kristine nor Eric are correct.

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Harpo · Answer 1

Kristine is correct

Explanation:

this is because when an ice cube is placed into the warm water, it absorbs the heat from the water in order to melt which lowers the water's temperature.

in Eric's case, a hot cup of tea does not lose its heat because of cold hands. it varies depending on the cup whether it is a good insulator or not. also the heat can be lost through the air as well.