Question

Tick the correct choice and give reason why you have selected the particular choice. [20] 1. A cup of hot tea is left in the same room as a bowl of ice-cream. What is likely to happen to both after some time, if both are placed on the dining table? A. The tea becomes as cold as ice cream B. The ice cream becomes warmer than the tea C. The tea cools to room temperature, the ice cream melts and warms to room temperature D. The tea becomes colder than before but not as cool as the air in the room

Answer 1

C. The tea cools to room temperature, the ice cream melts and warms to room temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

The tea's temperature was higher than room temperature. The ice cream's temperature was lower than room temperature. After some time, both items will become room temperature, which results in cooling and melting.