Which of the Following Statements About Thermal Contact and Thermal

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about thermal contact and thermal equilibrium is NOT true?

• A)Two objects can be in thermal equilibrium even if they are not in thermal contact with each other.
• B)Heat may be transferred between two objects when they are in thermal contact.
• C)For energy to be transferred between two objects they have to be in thermal contact.
• D)Thermal contact between two objects allows energy to be transferred without the use of macroscopic work.
• E)Two objects,one that feels cold and the other does not feel as cold,does not imply that they are not in thermal equilibrium.

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