Question

kinetic and thermal energy quick check
a fisherman in a boat is drinking a cup of hot coffee. the large lake below his boat is full of cold water. which statement is an accurate comparison of the lake water and the coffee? (1 point)
the lake will have more total thermal energy, and the particles in the lake water will be moving faster.
the lake will have more total thermal energy, but the particles in the coffee will be moving faster.
the coffee will have more total thermal energy, and the particles in the coffee will be moving faster.
the coffee will have more total thermal energy, but the particles in the lake water will be moving faster.

Explanation:

Thermal energy depends on mass and temperature. The lake has a much larger mass than the coffee. Although the coffee is hotter (particles move faster due to higher temperature), the lake's large mass gives it more total thermal energy.

Answer:

The lake will have more total thermal energy, but the particles in the coffee will be moving faster.