Question

a plate of spaghetti is at a temperature of 130°f. then, the plate of spaghettis thermal energy decreases. assume its mass does not change. which is a possible new temperature for the plate of spaghetti? 127°f 140°f

Explanation:

Step1: Recall thermal energy - temperature relation

Thermal energy (for a substance with constant mass) is related to temperature: if thermal energy decreases, temperature decreases (since \( Q = mc\Delta T \), and \( m,c \) constant here).

Step2: Compare temperatures

Original temp: \( 130^\circ\text{F} \). Check options: \( 127^\circ\text{F} < 130^\circ\text{F} \), \( 140^\circ\text{F} > 130^\circ\text{F} \). So only \( 127^\circ\text{F} \) is lower (decreased temp, matching decreased thermal energy).

Answer:

\( 127^\circ\text{F} \)