Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
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Chapter 16 - Temperature and Heat - Conceptual Questions - Page 565: 12

Answer

The soil of the field cools off faster than the parking lot.

Work Step by Step

From the equation for specific heat, $c=\displaystyle \frac{Q}{m\Delta T}$, we read the relationship between $c$ and $\Delta T$ to be inversely proportional, given Q and m remain unchanged. So, the concrete, with greater c, experiences less temperature change, given the conditions. The soil cools off faster.
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