At the instant two objects, X and Y

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

At the instant two objects, X and Y, are brought into thermal contact, object X is observed to be cooling at 1.6∘C s−11.6^\circ\text{C}\,\text{s}^{-1}, while object Y is warming at the same rate. Neither object’s initial temperature is given. Which object was initially at the higher temperature? Provide only the letter X or Y.

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