Question

Which compares the thermal energy found in a piece of coal with the thermal energy found in a newly opened coal mine?

Answer 1

A.
The amount of thermal energy is directly related to the kinetic energy and potential energy of a substance's particles. A piece of coal has fewer total particles than a newly opened coal mine. Therefore the piece of coal has less thermal energy.

Answer 2

B.
The amount of thermal energy is directly related to the kinetic energy of a substance's particles. The particles in a piece of coal are more concentrated. Therefore, the piece of coal has more thermal energy than the newly opened mine.

Answer 3

C.
The amount of thermal energy is directly related to the potential energy of a substance's particles. A piece of coal has fewer total particles than a newly opened coal mine. Therefore, the piece of coal has less thermal energy.

Answer 4

D.
The amount of thermal energy is directly related to the potential energy of a substance's particles. The particles in a piece of coal are more concentrated. Therefore, the piece of coal has more thermal energy than the newly opened mine.

Answer 5

@AlexandervonHumboldt2

Answer 6

C i guess

Answer 7

thats what i think too :/