High School

A copper rod connects two insulated beakers that contain liquids. The temperature of the liquid in Beaker A is 85ºC and the temperature in Beaker B is 15ºC. Over the next 60 seconds, what will occur?

A. Heat will flow from Beaker A to Beaker B until equilibrium is reached.
B. Heat will flow from Beaker B to Beaker A until equilibrium is reached.
C. Both beakers will maintain their initial temperatures.
D. The temperatures in both beakers will rise.