A scientist examines a large pot of boiling water and a small cup of boiling water. The scientist determines that the large pot
holds more water particles than the small cup. Also, the scientist discovers that both have the same amount of average kinetic energy. Based on the scientist's findings, which of the following statements is true? a.The large pot of water has a higher temperature and more thermal energy than the small cup of water.
b.The large pot of water has a higher temperature than the small cup of water, but both have the same amount of thermal energy.
c.The large pot of water and small cup of water have the same temperature, but the small cup of water has higher thermal energy.
d.The large pot of water and small cup of water have the same temperature, but the large pot of water has higher thermal energy.
d. The large pot of water and small cup of water have the same temperature, but the large pot of water has higher thermal energy.
Explanation:
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of individual molecules. While internal energy refers to the total kinetic energy of the molecules within the object. Since in this case we have the same amount of average kinetic energy, then the large pot of water and small cup of water have the same temperature. While the large pot of water has higher thermal energy, since has more water particles than the small cup.
