A hot metal plate at 150 times degree C has been placed in air at room temperature. Which event would most likely take place over the next few minutes?
Answer
A
The air molecules that are surrounding the metal will speed up, and the molecules in the metal will slow down.
B
Molecules in both the metal and the surrounding air will start moving at lower speeds.
C
The air molecules that are surrounding the metal will slow down, and the molecules in the metal will speed up.
D
Molecules in both the metal and the surrounding air will start moving at higher speeds.