What happens if a person brings a cup of hot tea that is 170 degrees f into a room that is 65 degrees f and places a metal spoon that is 65 degrees f into the hot tea what happens to it all?

Answer 1

When the hot tea at 170°F is introduced to the cooler room at 65°F, the tea will begin to lose heat and cool down towards room temperature. The metal spoon, initially at 65°F, will absorb heat from the hot tea, causing the spoon's temperature to rise. Over time, the temperatures of both the tea and the spoon will move closer together until they reach thermal equilibrium, resulting in a warmer spoon and cooler tea.