Which Temperature Formula to Use: Initial or Final First?

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The discussion centers on the appropriate use of temperature formulas, specifically whether to apply the formula Initial temperature - Final temperature or Final temperature - Initial temperature. The consensus is that the formula used depends on the context of the temperature change being analyzed. When a mass undergoes a temperature change, the formula should reflect the direction of that change for accurate calculations.

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When do you use Initial temp - final temp or final temp - initial temp

do you use initial temp when a mass undergoes a temperature change ?
 
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