His body had more kinetic energy than the water. Heat flowed from a cooler substance to a warmer substance. The water from the faucet had a higher temperature than his skin. The thermal energy in the room was higher than the thermal energy outside.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: After playing outside on a cold day, Jaime went inside to wash his hands. Although the water was normal temperature, he noticed that it felt warmer than usual. What would explain this phenomenon?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- His body had more kinetic energy than the water.
- Heat flowed from a cooler substance to a warmer substance.
- The water from the faucet had a higher temperature than his skin.
- The thermal energy in the room was higher than the thermal energy outside.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The water from the faucet had a higher temperature than his skin.