Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

Four blocks are constructed from different metals. Each one is heated for five minutes using the same heater. Assume that no energy is transferred away from the blocks. The table shows the masses of the blocks and the temperature increases. Which metal has the highest specific heat capacity?

  • Amass $2.0\,\text{kg}$, temperature rise $5.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • Bmass $2.0\,\text{kg}$, temperature rise $9.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • Cmass $4.0\,\text{kg}$, temperature rise $5.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • Dmass $4.0\,\text{kg}$, temperature rise $9.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$

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