A piece of metal and a glass of water have the same kinetic energy. Which statement is correct about the thermal energy of the metal and water? (1 point)

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The metal has a higher thermal energy, because it has less potential energy.
The metal has a higher thermal energy, because it has less potential energy.

The water has a higher thermal energy, because it has greater potential energy.
The water has a higher thermal energy, because it has greater potential energy.

The metal has a higher thermal energy, because it has greater potential energy.
The metal has a higher thermal energy, because it has greater potential energy.

The water has a higher thermal energy, because it has less potential energy.

Answer 1

The water has a higher thermal energy, because it has less potential energy.