Thermal capacities of substances A and B are same. If mass of A is more than mass of B then:
(a) Which substance will have more specific heat capacity?
(b) Which substance will show greater rise in temperature if the same amount of heat is supplied to both?
(a) B will have more specific heat capacity.
Explanation:
Specific heat capacity, c = Heat capacity of body, C′ / mass of body, m. Therefore, c ∝ 1/m. Specific heat capacity of B will be more as its mass is less.
(b) Both substances will show equal rise in temperature as their thermal capacities are the same.
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