Ed records the temperature of two pots of water. The pots are the same size and material. Pot X has a temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit, and pot Y has a temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. What conclusion can Ed make about the pots of water?
Answer
A
The water in pot X has more kinetic energy than the water in pot Y.
B
The water in pot X has a higher specific heat than the water in pot Y.
C
The water in pot Y has a higher specific heat than the water in pot X.
D
The water in pot Y has more kinetic energy that the water in pot X.
Explanation
Temperature measures the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. Since pot X is warmer at 56°F than pot Y at 49°F, the water in pot X has greater average kinetic energy. The temperatures do not show that either pot’s water has a higher specific heat.
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