Force, motion, and energy

7.8(B)

Heat Always Flows Warm to Cool

Investigate how thermal energy moves in a predictable pattern from warmer to cooler until all substances within the system reach thermal equilibrium.

Part of The student understands the behavior of thermal energy as it flows into and out of systems

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Intro

Heat on the Move

By the end of this lesson, you will investigate how thermal energy moves from warmer objects to cooler ones until everything in a system reaches the same temperature. This movement follows a predictable pattern you can observe and even measure yourself.