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Why does an ice cube melt when you hold it in your hand?

A. Thermal energy from your hand flows into the ice cube.

B. Your hand pulls kinetic energy away from the ice cube.

C. The air around the ice cube insulates it from the thermal energy in your hand.

D. Potential energy from your hand is converted into thermal energy.

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A. Thermal energy from your hand flows into the ice cube.
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Answer:

Thermal heat

Step-by-step explanation:

The heat is transferred from your hand to the ice cube resulting in it melting.

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