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Question 128 • Twilight Session 1 (Fall 26): Spanish I_Faria Polite

Which substance is most likely to heat up the fastest?

Answer
A
water (specific heat of 4.19 J/g • C°)
B
copper (specific heat of 0.39 J/g • C°)
C
aluminum (specific heat of 0.90 J/g • C°)
D
dry air (specific heat of 1.01 J/g • C°)

Explanation

For the same mass and amount of added heat, a substance with a lower specific heat has a larger temperature increase. Copper has the lowest specific heat listed, 0.39 J/g·°C, so it is most likely to heat up the fastest.

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