The picture below shows two rooms at different temperatures.

Question

Which statement describes what will happen as the door opens between the two rooms?

(1 point)
Responses

The temperature in each room will remain unchanged.
The temperature in each room will remain unchanged.

The temperature in both rooms will become equal over time.
The temperature in both rooms will become equal over time.

The colder room will warm up to 80°F.
The colder room will warm up to 80°F.

The warmer room will cool down to 50°F.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

The temperature in both rooms will become equal over time.

When the door opens between the two rooms at different temperatures, thermal equilibrium will occur, meaning heat will transfer from the warmer room to the colder room until the temperatures equalize.