The heat capacity of object B is twice that of object A. Initially A is at 300 K and B is at 450 K. They are placed in thermal contact and the combination is isolated. The final temperature of both objects is:

A. 200 K
B. 300 K
C. 400 K
D. 450 K
E. 600 K


Answer: C. 400 K

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