Thermal Equilibrium Flashcards

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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When two objects of different temperatures touch, thermal energy transfer occurs until they are the same temperature.
- This state of balance is known as thermal equilibrium.
- Energy is conserved
- Heat lost = Heat gained

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