A Heated Rock Is Placed in a Container of Water

Multiple Choice

A heated rock is placed in a container of water that is cooler than room temperature. Which of the following statements best describes what happens?

A) Cold is removed from the container of water until the rock, the container, and the water all reach the same final temperature.
B) The heated rock loses heat to the container of water until the rock, the container, and the water all reach the same final temperature.
C) The heated rock loses heat to the container of water until the rock, the container, and the water each reach a different final temperature.
D) Cold is removed from the container of water until the rock, the container, and the water each reach a final temperature lower than their original temperatures.