A metal cup is lined with plastic. Hot water is poured into the cup, and a hand is used to hold it. Which statement about how thermal energy is transferred from the water to the hand is correct?
- AIn the plastic, no energy is transferred directly between adjacent molecules.
- BIn the plastic, fast moving molecules interact with free electrons, making the electrons move very quickly.
- CIn the metal, energy is transferred only by electrons.
- DIn the metal, energy is transferred by electrons and by vibrations of the lattice.