What has more thermal energy, a Massive iceberg or a Cup of coffee?
A) An iceberg because it is colder
B) A cup of coffee due to its mass
C) A cup of coffee because it is hotter
D) An iceberg due to its mass
D) An iceberg due to its mass
The thermal energy of an object is determined by its mass and temperature. In this case, a massive iceberg contains more thermal energy than a cup of coffee, even though the coffee may be hotter. The large mass of the iceberg outweighs the higher temperature of the coffee.