The figure shows a glass tumbler containing hot milk which is placed in a tub cold water. State the direction in which heat will flow.

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Solution

Heat always flows from higher temperature to lower temperature.
Given, the temperature of milk is greater than that of water. Hence, when milk and water are brought in contact, heat will flow from milk to water.

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