Question

A beaker of water is heated on a hot plate. A metal cube at room temperature is immediately placed in the water. Which statement describes how the energy transfers between the cube and the beaker of heated water as they approach thermal equilibrium?

1.The energy gained by the cube and the surroundings will equal the energy lost by the water.
2. The energy gained by the water will equal the energy lost by the cube and surroundings.
3. The energy lost by the cube will equal the energy gained by the water and the surroundings.
4. The energy lost by the water and the cube will equal the energy gained by the cube and surroundings.

Answer 1

The correct answer will be (1) The energy gained by the cube and the surroundings will equal the energy lost by the water.