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When heat is transferred between objects of different temperatures, what is the end result?

Answer 1

Equilibrium.

A "pendulum effect" will occur until the entire system is equal. As this occurs, heat will be lost to the environment until that is also in a state of equilibrium. This process depends on the materials involved. The energy will conduct, or convect, to the lower energy state.

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Answer 2

Avery Adams

The end result when heat is transferred between objects of different temperatures is thermal equilibrium, where both objects reach the same temperature.

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