A 9-m³ pool of water is in thermal equilibrium with a 1-m³ iron block at the bottom of the pool.A thermometer measures the pool temperature to be 21 $\circ$ C.What is the temperature of the iron block? A)30 $\circ$ C B)25 $\circ$ C C)16 $\circ$ C D)21 $\circ$ C E)None are correct.

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Since the pool of water and the iron block are in thermal equilibrium, they must be at the same temperature, which is 21°C.

A 9-M3 Pool of Water Is in Thermal Equilibrium with a 1-M3

A 9-M³ Pool of Water Is in Thermal Equilibrium with a 1-M³