At thermal equilibrium between two objects in direct contact

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Problem

At thermal equilibrium between two objects in direct contact, which of the following statements is correct? (a)

\text{The particles in both objects stop moving entirely.}

(b)

\text{The particles in both objects possess the same average kinetic energy.}

(c)

\text{Both objects now contain the same amount of thermal energy (heat).}

(d)

\text{The hotter object still has greater average kinetic energy, but no net heat is transferred.}