Hot water is poured on top of cold water. Gradually mixture attains same temperature. This happens because of

Instability

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Electrostatic attraction

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Gravitational force

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Motion of molecules in water

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Solution

The correct option is D Motion of molecules in water
Hot water mixes with cold water due to motion of water molecules and total volume attains same temperature.Overall a diffusion of particles take place between hot and cold water.

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