a. | A system X is in thermal equilibrium with Y but not with Z. System Y and Z may be in thermal equilibrium with each other. |
b. | A system X is in thermal equilibrium with Y but not with Z. Systems Y and Z are not in thermal equilibrium with each other. |
c. | A system X is neither in thermal equilibrium with Y nor with Z. The systems Y and Z must be in thermal equilibrium with each other. |
d. | A system X is neither in thermal equilibrium with Y nor with Z. The system Y and Z may be in thermal equilibrium with each other |