Question

Which of the following statement is correct when two bodies with different temperature and heat content are connected through a metal wire?

• A. There will be no heat exchange between the two bodies
• B. The heat will flow from A to B because body A has more heat content
• C. The heat will flow from B to A because body B has more temperature
• D. The heat will flow from B to A because body B has less heat content

Answer 1

The correct option is C The heat will flow from B to A because body B has more temperature

Heat always flows from a body at a higher temperature to a body at a lower temperature. The flow of heat from body A to body B will continue till both the bodies attain the same temperature.