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In which direction does energy transfer occur when two objects are at different temperatures?.
- A.From the colder object to the hotter object
- B.From the hotter object to the colder object
- C.In both directions equally
- D.No energy transfer occurs
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- From the hotter object to the colder object
Explanation
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Energy transfer occurs from the hotter object to the colder object until thermal equilibrium is reached. This is a key principle in thermal energy transfer, illustrating how heat flows naturally from high to low temperature.
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