From the following situations, select the ones that correspond to a system in th
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From the following situations, select the ones that correspond to a system in thermal equilibrium. THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER .
A. A metal rod sits on a table in a room at constant temperature. It has been there for half an hour.
B. A metal rod is inside a pan with boiling water. It has been there for half an hour.
C. The metal rod from option B is removed from the water and is placed on the table.
D. The metal rod from option B is removed from the water. Half of it is inserted in a block of Styrofoam (an excellent thermal insulator). The other half is surrounded by air.
E. A metal rod is partially submered in boiling water. The top half protrudes from the water and is surrounded by the air in the room. The rod has been there for half and hour.
Explanation / Answer
If metal rod is in contact with insulating material like wood , then it will not achieve thermal equilibrium with it
So option B
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