Water Has a Specific Heat of 1

question 76

Multiple Choice

Water has a specific heat of 1.00 cal/gC and wood has a specific heat of 0.10 cal/gC. Which substance requires more heat to be warmed from room temperature to 50?

• A) They both require the same amount of heat.
• B) Water requires more heat because it has a higher specific heat.
• C) Wood requires more heat because it has a lower specific heat.
• D) Water requires more heat because it is a liquid at room temperature.
• E) Wood requires more heat because it is a solid at room temperature.

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