A block of metal is on a table. Which must be true for thermal energy to flow from the table to the metal?

A. Both the table and the metal must be cooler than surrounding air.

B. The metal must be cooler than the air.

C. The table and the metal must be in thermal equilibrium.

D. The table must be cooler than the metal.

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Chemistry

Justine Garcia

11 April, 15:54

A block of metal is on a table. Which must be true for thermal energy to flow from the table to the metal?

A. Both the table and the metal must be cooler than surrounding air.

B. The metal must be cooler than the air.

C. The table and the metal must be in thermal equilibrium.

D. The table must be cooler than the metal.

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Mcbride · Answer 1

Well, I haven't figured this out yet I am only in middle school but I know that energy flows from warmer to cooler objects. I will figure this one out! If I don't I am very sorry.