Question

Heat energy can be transferred from one object to another because of _________.

Answer 1

Temperature difference

Every matter has heat energy. The result of the movement of minute particles known as atoms, molecules, or ions in liquids, solids, and gases is nothing but heat energy. Heat energy can be transferred by one substance to another and the flow because of the temperature difference between two objects is known as heat.

Answer 2

Answer: Heat energy can be transferred from one object to another because of a difference in temperature.

Explanation: Heat energy is transferred from a warmer to a cooler object through conduction, convection and radiation. All of these require a temperature difference for heat to transfer.