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When two objects at different temperatures are placed in contact, what happens to the energy transfer, and what is the final state called?.
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- Energy will transfer from the hotter object to the cooler object until both objects reach the same temperature, which is called thermal equilibrium.
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This answer succinctly describes the process of energy transfer and identifies the final state as thermal equilibrium. It tests the student's comprehension of thermal energy transfer principles.
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