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Why is the temperature change different for the metal and the water? Explain
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Why is the temperature change different for the metal and the water? Explain

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Each different type of metal causes the temperature of the water to increase to a different final temperature. This indicates that each metal has a different ability to absorb heat energy and to transfer heat energy. The ability of a substance to contain or absorb heat energy is called its heat capacity.

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