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a boiling pan of water has a higher temperature than a tepid bathtub, but the bathtub contains more heat. why?○ the bathtub has greater mass○ temperature equals total heat○ the bathtub has greater volume○ the pan transfers heat faster○ the bathtub is warmer overall
Total heat (thermal energy) depends on mass, specific heat capacity, and temperature difference from a reference point. The boiling pan has a higher temperature, but the bathtub has a far larger mass of water. Since specific heat capacity is the same for water, the much greater mass of the bathtub's water results in more total heat, even at a lower temperature.
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○ The bathtub has greater mass