Consider a cup of tea at room temperature,24 degrees C.If it is heated until it has twice the internal energy,unlike a piece of metal,its temperature will be

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The temperature of a substance is directly proportional to its internal energy, as long as its volume and pressure are constant. Therefore, if the cup of tea is heated until it has twice its internal energy, its temperature will also double. Hence, the final temperature of the tea will be 24 x 2 = 48 degrees C. Option A is incorrect as it is the final temperature when it is heated to its melting point. Option C and D are way too high, and option E is incorrect as one of the options has to be correct.

Consider a Cup of Tea at Room Temperature,24 Degrees C