Two Identical Blocks of Iron, One at 10 Degrees C

question 62

Multiple Choice

Two identical blocks of iron, one at 10 degrees C and the other at 20 degrees C, are put in contact. Suppose the cooler block cools to 5 degrees C and the warmer block warms to 25 degrees C. This
Would violate the

• A) 1st law of thermodynamics.
• B) 2nd law of thermodynamics.
• C) both of these
• D) neither of these

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