Two liquids, A and B, have equal masses and equal initial temperatures. Each is heated for the same length of time over identical burners. Afterward, liquid A is hotter than liquid B. Which has the larger specific heat? Two liquids, A and B, have equal masses and equal initial temperatures. Each is heated for the same length of time over identical burners. Afterward, liquid A is hotter than liquid B. Which has the larger specific heat? Liquid A. There's not enough information to tell. Liquid B.

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Rey Underwood

1 December, 12:26

Two liquids, A and B, have equal masses and equal initial temperatures. Each is heated for the same length of time over identical burners. Afterward, liquid A is hotter than liquid B. Which has the larger specific heat? Two liquids, A and B, have equal masses and equal initial temperatures. Each is heated for the same length of time over identical burners. Afterward, liquid A is hotter than liquid B. Which has the larger specific heat? Liquid A. There's not enough information to tell. Liquid B.

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Nicolas Turner · Answer 1

Liquid A.

Explanation:

Specific heat is defined as the amount of heat required per unit of mass to raise the temperature by one degree celsius.

When two liquids are heated, the liquid with larger specific heat is the one which is hotter. That is because is required more energy to decrease its temperature by 1°C.

Thus, in the problem, liquid A has the larger specific heat