Which has more thermal energy, a 5-kg bowling all that has been resting on a hot driveway for 4 hours on a 350c day, or the same bowling ball rolling down a lane in an air-conditioned bowling alley? explain.

Case 1

Explanation:

Case 1: A 5-kg bowling ball that has been resting on a hot driveway for 4 hours on a 35°C day,

Case 2: A 5-kg bowling ball rolling down a lane in an air-conditioned bowling alley

The question asks which of the two cases above have a higher thermal energy.

Thermal energy refers to the internal energy of objects due to the kinetic energy of its atoms and/or molecules.

This means that there are greater thermal energy in the atoms or molecules of hot objects than cold objects

Using this illustration, we understand that the bowling ball in case 1 has been absorbing the radiant energy from the sun for four hours and apparently, it is hotter than the ball in case 2;

Conclusively, case 1 has a higher thermal energy than 2.