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Would the water in a pond or the water in a full bathtub have more thermal energy? Explain why.

Would the water in a pond or the water in a full bathtub have more thermal energy? Explain why.
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Would the water in a pond or the water in a full bathtub have more thermal energy? Explain why.

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Thermal energy is defined as the total kinetic energy of all particles in an object. Even though the cup of water has a higher temperature, the bathtub has more thermal energy because it contains much more mass of water compared to the cup.
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