Question

Two bodies at different temperatures T₁K and T₂K are brought in contact with each other

• Is the resultant temperature be necessarily (T₁ + T₂)/2? If not, Why?
• Should the resultant temperature be between T₁ and T₁ only? If not, Why?

Answer 1

Two bodies at different temperatures:

• The resultant temperature may not be necessarily (\(\frac{T_1+T_2}{2}\)). Because specific heat capacity is different for all substances.
• If heat is not lost to the surroundings, resultant temperature must lie in between T₁ and T₂.