Consider two metals A and B, each having a mass of 100 g and...

Consider two metals $A$ and $B$, each having a mass of 100 g and an initial temperature of $20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. The specific heat of $\mathrm{A}$ is larger than that of $\mathrm{B}$. Under the same heating conditions, which metal would take longer to reach a temperature of $21^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?$

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Heating Rate Under Constant Power Supply

When the same amount of heat energy is supplied to two systems at a constant rate, the system with the higher specific heat capacity absorbs energy more slowly in terms of temperature increase. This is because it needs more energy to raise its temperature by the same amount compared to a material with a lower specific heat capacity.

Specific Heat Capacity

This concept refers to the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius. It is an intrinsic property of materials that explains why substances with higher specific heat capacities require more energy to achieve the same temperature change as those with lower specific heat capacities.

Thermal Energy Calculation

The thermal energy needed to change the temperature of a mass is given by the equation Q = mc?T, where Q is the energy, m is the mass, c is the specific heat capacity, and ?T is the temperature change. This relationship shows that for a constant mass and temperature change, the energy required is directly proportional to the specific heat capacity.

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