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How does the type of material an object is made of affect its ability to absorb or release thermal energy?
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How does the type of material an object is made of affect its ability to absorb or release thermal energy?

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Great post above. I agree
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Different materials will change temperature at different rates when exposed to the same amount of thermal energy. This is because each substance has its own specific heat.

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