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

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

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.
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 between the two rooms is opened, heat will transfer from the warmer room to the colder room until thermal equilibrium is reached, leading to both rooms eventually attaining the same temperature.