When two bodies of different temperatures and masses are put in contact,   a the hotter body heats up and the colder body cools down until they reach the same temperature.   b the hotter body cools down and the colder body heats up until they reach the same temperature.   c the less massive body cools down and the more massive body heats up until they reach the same temperature.   d the more massive body cools down and the less massive body heats up until they reach the same temperature.

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When two bodies of different temperatures and masses are put in contact,

  a

the hotter body heats up and the colder body cools down until they reach the same temperature.

  b

the hotter body cools down and the colder body heats up until they reach the same temperature.

  c

the less massive body cools down and the more massive body heats up until they reach the same temperature.

  d

the more massive body cools down and the less massive body heats up until they reach the same temperature.

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