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Gold has a specific heat of 0.126 J/g.C. Copper has a specific heat of 0.386 J/g C. Which of the two metals would require more

heat energy to raise the temperature of the same weight of metal by 10.5C?

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Answer:

The copper, because its specific heat is higher, meaning it takes more heat (Joules) per gram to raise the temperature 1 degree Celsius.

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