Asolid object heated to 120°c is placed inside a container of water at 33°c. what is the best explanation of the resulting change in temperature? a) the temperature of both the water and solid will decrease. b) the temperature of the solid will decrease and the water will decrease. c) the temperature of the water will increase; the temperature of the solid will decrease. d) the temperature of the water will remain constant; the temperature of the solid will decrease.

The correct answer is C) The temperature of the water will increase; the temperature of the solid will decrease.

In fact, the solid is at higher temperature, so when it is put inside the water it starts to release heat to the water. As a result, the temperature of the solid decreases, and since the heat is absorbed by the water, the temperature of the water increases. This process continues until the water and the solid reach thermal equilibrium (i.e. until they reach same temperature).

The objects do not reach terminal velocity         there is not enough time from the time the object falls from when it hits the ground to achieve terminal velocity. an object must be placed higher to achieve terminal velocity in order to be in free fall.