During this time, thermal energy was transferred from _____ to _____.

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The question involves understanding thermal energy transfer as it relates to two vials of insulin. One vial is in the refrigerator, and the other is on the counter, and their temperatures change over a period of time. The user needs to fill in the blanks regarding the transfer of thermal energy between the vials and their surroundings.

Answer

the surroundings to each vial.

The final answer is 'the surroundings to each vial.'

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The final answer is 'the surroundings to each vial.'

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The temperature of both vials increased, indicating that thermal energy was transferred from the surroundings (which were warmer) to each vial (which were initially cooler).

Tips

A common mistake is assuming energy moves from cooler to warmer objects, but it’s the opposite.

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