Question

Substance X transfers thermal energy to substance Y through conduction. What is an accurate conclusion about the condition of both substances before conduction occurred?

Answer 1

Substance X’s molecules were faster than substance Y’s.

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Answer 2

In order for the heat to be transferred from the body X to the body Y via conduction, there must be a difference in temperature of body X with respect to body Y. Body X must have a higher temperature than body Y. This process continues until both bodies arrive at thermal equilibrium, meaning they both have the same temperature.