Welcome to Thermal Tales

Explore thermodynamics and heat transfer through interactive discovery!

How to Use This Simulation:

  • 1. Set Variables: Use the top panels to adjust the Mass, Initial Temperature, and Material for both the heated block and the water.
  • 2. Observe Transfer: Click the "Drop Block" button at the bottom of the screen to submerge the block. Watch the live readouts to see the temperatures change as they reach thermal equilibrium.
  • 3. Test Your Skills: Look at the Challenge Module in the bottom right corner. Try to configure the variables to perfectly solve the assigned challenge before dropping the block!

Show Me the Physics | Thermal Tales

Block Properties

Material
Initial Temp 100 °C
Mass 100 g

Water Properties

Substance Water (c = 4.18 J/g°C)
Initial Temp 20 °C
Mass / Volume 200 g

Live Temperature

WATER
20.0°
BLOCK
100.0°

Challenge Module

Level 1
Setup the environment so the final equilibrium temperature of the system is exactly 35.0°C.