Temperature and Heat Answers

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Ed records the temperature of two pots of water. The pots are the same size and material. Pot X has a temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit, and pot Y has a temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit.

A
The water in pot X has more kinetic energy than the water in pot Y.
B
The water in pot Y has more kinetic energy that the water in pot X.
C
The water in pot X has a higher specific heat than the water in pot Y.
D
The water in pot Y has a higher specific heat than the water in pot X.
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Val warms up some soup on the stove. Assuming no phase change has occurred, what effect does warming have on the soup?

A
Its particles have less kinetic energy.
B
Its particles have more kinetic energy.
C
Its specific heat increases.
D
Its specific heat decreases.
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What are the units for measuring specific heat?

A
degrees Celsius per gram
B
joules per degrees Celsius
C
joules per gram degree Celsius
D
degrees Celsius per joule gram
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In the heat equation, what does c represent?

A
heat required to raise the temperature
B
specific heat of the substance
C
mass of the substance
D
change in temperature
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Which best compares kinetic energy and temperature?

A
Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while temperature is a measure of that energy in substances.
B
Temperature is energy of motion, while kinetic energy is a measure of that energy in substances.
C
Kinetic energy is internal transferable energy, while temperature is a measure of that energy in substances.
D
Temperature is internal transferable energy, while kinetic energy is a measure of that energy in substances.

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