Which physical quantity determines the direction of flow of heat energy?
A
Temperature
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B
Amplitude
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C
Frequency
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D
Wavelength
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Solution
The correct option is A Temperature The physical quantity that determines the direction of flow of heat energy is temperature. The direction of heat transfer is from a hotter body to a colder body and is governed by the second law of thermodynamics.