A large container of cold water is moved from a refrigerator to a table. A hot piece of metal is placed into the water. Which of the following best describes the final temperature of the metal?
A)higher than the final temperature of the water
B)the same as the final temperature of the water
C)lower than the initial temperature of the water
D)the same as the initial temperature of the water

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The final temperature of the metal and the water will be the same because heat will transfer from the hot metal to the cold water until thermal equilibrium is reached, meaning they share the same temperature.

A Large Container of Cold Water Is Moved from a Refrigerator