Compared to a giant iceberg, a hot cup of coffee has

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A giant iceberg has a much larger mass than a hot cup of coffee, and so it has more internal energy. However, since the coffee is at a higher temperature, its temperature is higher than that of the iceberg. Therefore, the coffee has a higher temperature but less internal energy. Choice A is incorrect because while the coffee has a higher temperature, it has less internal energy compared to the iceberg. Choice C is incorrect because although the coffee may have a greater specific heat, it still has less internal energy compared to the iceberg. Choice D is incorrect because B is the correct answer.

Compared to a Giant Iceberg, a Hot Cup of Coffee