College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 11 - Heat - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 411: 5

Answer

b) $c_{1}\lt c_{2}$

Work Step by Step

Specific heat c=$\frac{Q}{m\Delta t}$ It is obvious from this relation that c and $\Delta t$ are inversely proportional. Therefore, Object 1 which experienced a greater temperature will have lesser specific heat. Option (b) is correct.
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