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Metal blocks A and B both have the same mass. It requires 50 J to heat block A from 20°C to 45°C, whereas it requires 80 J to heat block B from 20°C to 45°C. Which has a greater specific heat?

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Answer: Block B

Explanation: If it takes more Joules of energy to heat block B from one same temperature to another, and both blocks are the same mass, then block B has a higher specific heat

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