Energy Transfer in an Isolated System
Two objects at different temperatures are placed in thermal contact. If the two objects are considered a single isolated system, which statement accurately describes the energy transfer as they approach thermal equilibrium?
A
Energy flows from the environment into the system
B
Work is done by the system on the environment
C
Energy is transferred between the objects within the system
D
The total energy of the system decreases
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