Do Objects of the Same Material Always Share Identical Internal Energies?

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For two objects of the same material to have identical internal energies, they must have the same temperature, as internal energy is directly related to temperature. Equal mass and density are not necessary conditions for identical internal energies. The discussion emphasizes that separate objects can indeed have the same internal energy if their temperatures are equal. Additionally, the concept of internal energy is clarified as being dependent on temperature rather than mass or density alone. Understanding these factors is crucial for analyzing internal energy in thermodynamics.
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Question about internal energies... PLEASE HELP ME!

What must be true for two objects of the same material to have the same internal energies?
(Choose all that apply)

a. The masses of both objects must be equal

b. Both objects must have the same density

c. The temperatures of both objects must be equal

d. Separate objects cannot have identical internal energies
 
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