Suppose object C is in thermal equilibrium with object A and with object B. The zeroth law of thermodynamics states:

A. that C will always be in thermal equilibrium with both A and B
B. that C must transfer energy to both A and B
C. that A is in thermal equilibrium with B
D. that A cannot be in thermal equilibrium with B
E. nothing about the relationship between A and B


Answer: C. that A is in thermal equilibrium with B

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