The two insulated beakers shown contain equal amounts of identical liquids. The temperature of Beaker A is 80°C. The temperature of Beaker B is 50°C. A copper rod connects the beakers. The system is then left alone for several hours. What would you expect to find when the system is examined after this time?

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anonymous · Answer

Copper metal conducts heat. Heat energy will transfer from the hot beaker to the colder beaker. After several hours, the temperature inside each beaker will be the same.