1. The specific heat of a material depends on the type of and is a constant. 2. If the specific heat capacity of the material is high then, the material takes time to heat up and cool down. 3. If the material that has low specific heat, it will take time to increase or decrease its temperature from its initial value.

1. The specific heat of a material depends on the type of and is a constant. 2. If the specific heat capacity of the material is high then, the material takes time to heat up and cool down. 3. If the material that has low specific heat, it will take time to increase or decrease its temperature from its initial value.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter20: The First Law Of Thermodynamics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20.3OQ: Assume you are measuring the specific heat of a sample of originally hot metal by using a...

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