Question

True or false? Object A is much larger than object B, but both are made of the same material. If both objects are at the same temperature, the thermal energy of object A is the same as the thermal energy of object b if it were false what would the answer be changed to

Answer 1

Thermal energy is the internal energy of molecules. When we heat an atom then the atoms start to vibrate more rapidly. More is the size of atom, more easily the particles can vibrate. Thus, greater is the size of atom greater will be it is thermal energy.

Whereas particles in a small atom will vibrate with difficulty as less space is available for movement. Therefore, less heat will be enough for collision pf particles. As a result, thermal energy will be less.

Thus, we can conclude that the statement if both objects are at the same temperature, the thermal energy of object A is the same as the thermal energy of object b is false.