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What happens when a hot metal rod with a temperature of 100 degrees is placed in 10 degree cold water ?

1) the temperatures of the rod & water will both decrease


2) heat will travel out of the metal rod & into the water


3) the temperatures of the rod & water will both decrease


4) the temperatures of the rod & water will both increase

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Answer:

What happens when a piece of hot metal is dropped in room temperature water. Over time the metal will cool and the water will heat up. Eventually the two objects will have the same temperature. They are then said to be in thermal equilibrium with one another.

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