A Large Container of Cold Water Is Moved from a Refrigerator

question 41

Multiple Choice

A large container of cold water is moved from a refrigerator to a table. A hot piece of metal is placed into the water. Which of the following best describes the final temperature of the metal?

• A)higher than the final temperature of the water
• B)the same as the final temperature of the water
• C)lower than the initial temperature of the water
• D)the same as the initial temperature of the water

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