Which statement is true about both heat and temperature?
A) Heat and temperature are not synonymous to scientists.
B) A large quantity of boiling water and a small quantity of boiling water contain the same amount of heat energy.
C) The larger the temperature difference between two objects, the more slowly heat energy will be transferred from one to the other.
D) A large quantity of boiling water and a small quantity of boiling water cannot ever be at the same temperature.
E) Heat and temperature are basically the same thing, even in the world of science.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heat and temperature are related concepts but not synonyms. Heat refers to the transfer of energy between two objects, while temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

Answer: B
 The quantity of heat energy depends on both the mass and temperature of an object, so a large quantity of boiling water and a small quantity of boiling water contain different amounts of heat energy.

Answer: C
 The rate of heat transfer between two objects is proportional to the temperature difference between them. The greater the temperature difference, the greater the rate of heat transfer.

Answer: D
 Boiling water will always be at 100°C regardless of its quantity, but a larger quantity of boiling water will contain more heat energy than a smaller quantity.

Answer: E
 This statement is false. Heat and temperature are distinct concepts in both everyday and scientific contexts.

Which Statement Is True About Both Heat and Temperature