What does specific heat capacity mean?
Two solid blocks $X$ and $Y$ are made from different metals. They begin at different initial temperatures. Block $Y$ starts at room temperature. At time $t = 0$, the blocks are placed in direct thermal contact with one another. Fig. 2.1 shows how the temperatures of the two blocks vary with $t$.
Give three conclusions that can be taken from Fig. 2.1. The conclusions may be qualitative or quantitative.
The ratio $\frac{\text{mass of block } Y}{\text{mass of block } X}$ equals $1.3$. The metal in block $Y$ has a specific heat capacity of $901\,\text{J kg}^{-1}\text{K}^{-1}$. Work out the specific heat capacity of the metal in block $X$.
Give three conclusions that can be taken from Fig. 2.1. The conclusions may be qualitative or quantitative.
The ratio $\frac{\text{mass of block Y}}{\text{mass of block X}}$ equals $1.3$. The metal in block Y has a specific heat capacity of $901\,\text{J kg}^{-1}\text{K}^{-1}$. Work out the specific heat capacity of the metal in block X.