Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

Two liquids with different identities but equal masses are placed in identical beakers. Liquid 1 is heated for $100\,\text{s}$ and liquid 2 is heated for $200\,\text{s}$ using heaters with the same power. Both liquids experience the same increase in temperature. Which statement is correct?

  • AEach beaker of liquid has the same thermal capacity.
  • BEach beaker of liquid receives the same energy.
  • CLiquid 1 receives more energy than liquid 2.
  • DThe thermal capacity of liquid 1 is less than the thermal capacity of liquid 2.

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