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Four metal samples, with equal masses, are heated to 200°C. Each solid is dropped into a beaker containing 200 mL of 15°C water. Which metal will cool the fastest?A. PlatinumB. CopperC. AluminumD. Silver

Four metal samples, with equal masses, are heated to 200°C. Each solid is dropped-example-1
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Given:

Four metal samples having the same temperature change and the same mass.

The specific heat of platinum is 130 J/kg deg C

The specific heat of copper is 390 J/kg deg C

The specific heat of aluminum is 900 J/kg deg C

The specific heat of silver is 230 J/kg deg C

Required: To choose the metal that will cool the fastest.

Step-by-step explanation:

The metal with the lowest specific heat will cool the fastest.

Thus, the platinum will cool the fastest.

Final Answer: Platinum

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