The discussion revolves around a problem involving two identical objects, A and B, in contact with each other, focusing on the transfer of thermal energy and its implications on temperature. Participants are examining the relationship between thermal energy transfer and temperature differences between the objects.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of thermal energy and temperature. Some have provided insights into the principles of heat transfer, while others are reflecting on the initial conditions of the objects before energy transfer occurs.
There appears to be a misunderstanding regarding the definitions of thermal energy and temperature, as well as the assumptions about the initial states of the objects before contact.
Why do you think that Temperature is ridiculous? What do you think that thermal energy is?gcjdavid said:Homework Statement
Two identical objects A and B are placed in contact with each other. If therml energy is transferred from A to B, then A will have a higher
1) Potential energy
2) Kinetic energy
3) Temperature
4) Pressure
Homework Equations
None.
The Attempt at a Solution
I put option number 4. However, the answer scheme said that the correct answer was 3, which happened to be ridiculous.
A can't become colder than B when it's in contact with B. At most, it would reach equilibrium.gcjdavid said:Thermal energy is supposed to be the amount of heat an object has. If A transfers thermal energy to B, then A would have less thermal energy than B. Thus, A would have a lower temperature than B.
You obviously don't realize that heat flows from hotter objects to colder objects, not the other way around.gcjdavid said:Thermal energy is supposed to be the amount of heat an object has. If A transfers thermal energy to B, then A would have less thermal energy than B. Thus, A would have a lower temperature than B.