
Thermal Equilibrium Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the typical outcome when two substances at different temperatures reach thermal equilibrium?
They remain at their initial temperatures.
They both reach the higher initial temperature.
They both reach the lower initial temperature.
They meet at a temperature between the two initial temperatures.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of thermal equilibrium, what does the term 'midpoint' refer to?
The temperature of the larger mass.
The lowest initial temperature.
The highest initial temperature.
The average of the initial temperatures.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example with a small beaker and a small piece of steel, what happens to the steel's temperature?
It remains constant.
It increases significantly.
It decreases significantly.
It increases slightly.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might a larger amount of water prevent reaching the midpoint temperature in thermal equilibrium?
The steel absorbs all the heat.
The larger volume of water requires more energy to change temperature.
Water cannot change temperature.
Water has a lower specific heat capacity.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a limitation when predicting the exact temperature at thermal equilibrium?
The substances never reach equilibrium.
The exact temperature depends on the masses and specific heat capacities of the substances.
The specific heat capacities are always equal.
The initial temperatures are unknown.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can the equilibrium temperature be above the highest initial temperature?
No, unless the water is very cold.
No, it cannot be above the highest initial temperature.
Yes, always.
Yes, if the steel is very hot.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the range within which the equilibrium temperature will fall?
Below the lowest initial temperature.
Above the highest initial temperature.
Between the two initial temperatures.
Exactly at the midpoint of the initial temperatures.
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