Question

What is the predicted result when two different materials of equal mass absorb the same amount of energy by heat flow?

A)-The temperature of both materials will increase the same amount.
B)-The temperature of both materials will decrease the same amount.
C)-The temperature of the material with the highest specific heat will increase the most.
D)-The temperature of the material with the lowest specific heat will increase the most.

Answer 1

The correct is D.

Explanation: The specific heat is defined as heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass by one degree. Greater the specific heat, more is the heat required to raise the temperature for equal mass. So, the temperature of the material with lowest specific heat will increase the most for the same amount of heat energy.