Thermal equilibrium in environment occurs due to:
Correct answer: C. Heat flow
- A. Heat generation
- B. Heat dissipation
- C. Heat flow
- D. Heat absorption
Explanation
Thermal equilibrium occurs due to heat flow, which is the transfer of heat energy from a higher temperature region to a lower temperature region until both reach the same temperature and achieve thermal equilibrium.
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Thermal equilibrium means that bodies in contact have the same temperature and no net heat flows between them. The topic distinguishes heat from temperature, uses the zeroth law of thermodynamics, and covers heat transfer, specific heat capacity, thermal expansion and the conditions for reaching equilibrium.
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