Change the initial temperatures of the blocks, predict what the final temperature should be, then run the simulation to observe the result. Turn on the graph to view the temperature changes over time. Explain the result using the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. (Note: There may be some round-off error in this simulation.)




Graph Grid Isotherm Heat flux

Initial temperature of block A
0 °C     
     100 °C

Initial temperature of block B
0 °C     
     100 °C

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