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What is meant by ‘thermal equilibrium’?

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Two systems are said to be in thermal equilibrium with each other if they are at the same temperature, which will not change with time.

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Chapter 8: Heat and Thermodynamics - Evaluation [Page 158]

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Samacheer Kalvi Physics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 8 Heat and Thermodynamics
Evaluation | Q II. 15. | Page 158

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