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Equal masses of granite, iron, copper, and lead are placed in sunlight. Based on specific heat, which material will warm up the fastest?

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Answer is lead, lead will heat up the fastest as it has the highest specific heat amongst the choices. The higher the specific heat of the substance the easier it is for that substance temperature to change for every mole of substance with respect to a degree in kelvin.
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