What is a common misconception about thermal energy when comparing a cup of hot coffee and an iceberg?

Thermal Energy Versus Temperature An In-Depth Analysis of Heat Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The iceberg has more thermal energy due to its mass.
Thermal energy is not related to mass.
The cup of coffee has more thermal energy because it is hotter.
Both have the same amount of thermal energy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which unit is used to measure thermal energy?
Degrees Fahrenheit
Kelvin
Joule
Degrees Celsius
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does temperature differ from thermal energy?
Temperature is the total kinetic energy of molecules.
Temperature is affected by the mass of the object.
Temperature is the average kinetic energy of molecules.
Temperature is measured in Joules.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the thermal energy when you compare one cup of coffee to two cups?
The temperature doubles.
The thermal energy halves.
The thermal energy doubles.
The temperature halves.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does an iceberg have more thermal energy than a cup of hot coffee?
Because it is colder.
Because it has a larger mass.
Because it is made of ice.
Because it is at a higher temperature.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is heat energy?
The energy that makes objects hot.
The energy that is measured in degrees.
The energy in transit between objects of different kinetic energies.
The energy stored in an object.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of pouring coffee over an iceberg, what happens to the molecules?
Both the coffee and iceberg molecules slow down.
The coffee molecules slow down and the iceberg molecules speed up.
The coffee molecules speed up and the iceberg molecules slow down.
Both the coffee and iceberg molecules speed up.
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