Two 0.25 kg samples, A and B

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

Two 0.25 kg samples, A and B, each receive 5.0 kJ of thermal energy. Sample A’s temperature rises by 10 °C, while sample B’s temperature rises by 20 °C. Which sample has the larger specific heat, and by what factor is it larger than the other sample’s specific heat?

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