Equal masses of copper (specific heat ) and lead (specific heat ) begin at the same…

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

Problem

Equal masses of copper (specific heat 390 J kg−1 ∘C−1390\,\text{J}\,\text{kg}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}) and lead (specific heat 130 J kg−1 ∘C−1130\,\text{J}\,\text{kg}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}) begin at the same temperature. After each sample absorbs the same amount of thermal energy, which sample’s temperature increases more?

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