Thermal equilibrium

Thermal equilibrium

The condition in which two bodies in physical contact exist if they have the same (but not necessarily constant) temperature.

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thermal equilibrium

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When the two bodies in contact are at the same temperature and there is no flow of heat between them, these are said to be in thermal equilibrium.

thermal equilibrium

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The condition in which two bodies in physical contact exist if they have the same (but not necessarily constant) temperature.

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Thermal Equilibrium

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When the two bodies in contact are at the same temperature and there is no flow of heat between them, these are said to be in thermal equilibrium.

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