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The thermal energy in a cup of tea is _____ the thermal energy in a pot of tea at the same temperature.

A. equal to

B. greater than

C. less than

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The answer is C Less than
Even though they are both the same temperature, it takes more energy to heat up a full pot than a cup, because there are more particles that hold the same amount of energy.
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