Question

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Compare a cup of hot coffee with the Pacific Ocean. Which statement about thermal energy and temperature is correct?
A.
Water in the Pacific Ocean has more thermal energy and a higher temperature.
B.
Water in the Pacific Ocean has less thermal energy and a lower temperature.
C.
Water in the Pacific Ocean has less thermal energy and a higher temperature
D.
Water in the Pacific Ocean has more thermal energy and a lower temperature.

Answer 1

D. Water in the Pacific Ocean has more thermal energy and a lower temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

Thermal energy is a form of kinetic energy which deals with the movement of molecules in a medium.

Temperature is a measure of the heat energy of system. Heat is the average kinetic energy of the particles of a medium.

• The pacific ocean has more molecules contained in it which is the reason why it will have more thermal energy.
• The cup of coffee has few particles will be at a higher temperature.
• Since the average kinetic motion is high compared to that of the ocean.