Question

If you wanted to cool both the pot and the cup of tea to 80°C, which one would take longer to cool down? Why?

Answer 1

Answer: Pot

Step-by-step explanation:

It has a smaller surface area to volume ratio.

Also, has a lid, while cups tend to be open, allowing water vapour to escape which takes heat energy with it.

Answer 2

the pot because more of the steam comes out of the pot