Two Metals of Equal Mass with Different Heat Capacities Are

question 24

Multiple Choice

Two metals of equal mass with different heat capacities are subjected to the same amount of heat.Which undergoes the smallest change in temperature?

• A)The metal with the higher heat capacity.
• B)The metal with the lower heat capacity.
• C)Both undergo the same change in temperature.
• D)You need to know the initial temperatures of the metals.
• E)You need to know which metals you have.

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