Since the two blocks are in an isolated system and are touching each other, heat energy will transfer from the block with higher temperature to the block with lower temperature until they reach thermal equilibrium. Therefore, the correct picture would show both blocks with the same temperature, in this case, 30°C.
Unfortunately, I cannot visually display pictures as I am a text-based AI.
A student arranges two blocks of copper next to each other so that they are touching. At the start of the experiment, Block 1’s temperature is 40°C, and Block 2’s temperature is 20°C. The two blocks remain in an isolated system until all heat energy is transferred. Which picture correctly shows the blocks’ ending temperatures?(1 point)
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