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which contains more heat energy a hot cup of tea at 80 degree Celsius or a swimming pool at 30 degree Celsius

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The heat energy depends on the product of mass, specific heat and mass of water. Son in case of hot cup and swimming pool the mass of water in pool is very large as compared to the cup. So the swimming pool will have more heat energy even at less temprature.
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