Question

If two different substances, with the same mass (1 gram) absorb the same amount of energy, which of the following can be predicted?

A. The temperature of the substance with the higher specific heat will increase more than the one with a lower specific heat.

B. The temperature of both substances will increase equal amounts.

C. The temperature of the substance with the lower specific heat will increase more than the one with a higher specific heat.

D. Cannot predict without knowing the specific substances.

Answer 1

the correct answer is C

Answer 2

the temperature of the substance with the lower specific heat will increase more than one with a higher specific heat.

I know this is correct because I just had this question and this was the answer.