When equal masses of X and Y absorb the same amount of energy
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Problem
When equal masses of X and Y absorb the same amount of energy, their temperatures rise by 5∘C and 10∘C respectively. Which is correct?
(1) The specific heat capacity of X is twice that of Y.
(2) The specific heat capacity of X is half that of Y.
(3) The specific heat capacity of X is one fifth that of Y.
(4) The specific heat capacity of X is the same as that of Y.