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A body at 20^(@)C is in thermal equilibr...

A body at `20^(@)C` is in thermal equilibrium with a body at 293K.

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To solve the problem, we need to determine if the two bodies are indeed in thermal equilibrium based on their temperatures. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand Thermal Equilibrium**: - Thermal equilibrium occurs when two bodies are at the same temperature, and there is no heat exchange between them. 2. **Identify the Temperatures**: - The first body is at a temperature of \(20^\circ C\). - The second body is at a temperature of \(293K\). 3. **Convert Celsius to Kelvin**: - To compare the temperatures, we need to convert the temperature of the first body from Celsius to Kelvin. - The formula for conversion is: \[ T(K) = T(°C) + 273 \] - Applying this to \(20^\circ C\): \[ T_1 = 20 + 273 = 293K \] 4. **Compare the Temperatures**: - Now we have: - Temperature of the first body \(T_1 = 293K\) - Temperature of the second body \(T_2 = 293K\) - Since \(T_1 = T_2\), both bodies are at the same temperature. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since both bodies are at the same temperature of \(293K\), they are in thermal equilibrium. Therefore, there is no heat exchange occurring between them. ### Final Answer: The body at \(20^\circ C\) is in thermal equilibrium with the body at \(293K\) because both temperatures are equal.
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