Question

thermal equilibrium

Answer 1

is it when temp of both is the same or when thermal energy for both is the same?

Answer 2

You're correct! :)

Answer 3

so..... is it both? or just one?

Answer 4

@Ondinana

Answer 5

The first one. Thermal equilibrium is when the two temperatures are the same. Ex: Two objects are in contact heat, when both objects are the same temperature, then thermal equilibrium has been achieved. ^_^

Answer 6

http://study.com/cimages/multimages/16/thermal-equilibrium.jpg <-- See here. The yellow squares are like my example.

Answer 7

ok so just to clarify again and its the same temp NOT thermal energy right?

Answer 8

i know its right but it wont feel right unless i clarified again hehe @Ondinana

Answer 9

Yup! It is indeed the same temperature, not thermal energy. I know how you feel by the way. XD

Answer 10

OK thank you! :)

Answer 11

Anytime! :D