In Which Are the Molecules Moving Faster: a Swimming Pool

question 58

Multiple Choice

In which are the molecules moving faster: a swimming pool of boiling water or a cup of boiling water?

• A)The swimming pool of boiling water because it contains more energy.
• B)The cup because the molecules rebound off the container's inner surface more frequently.
• C)The average motion of the molecules in each is the same.
• D)There is insufficient information given to determine where the molecules move faster.

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Definitions:

R

A symbol often used to represent resistance in electrical circuits.

Phase Angle

A measurement, often in degrees or radians, that describes the difference in phase between two waveforms, significant in AC circuits and signal processing.

RC Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit consisting of resistors (R) and capacitors (C) connected in parallel, affecting the total impedance and phase angle.

R

Often used as a symbol for resistance in electrical circuits, measured in ohms (Ω).