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Consider the following data:
Metal |
Al |
Cu |
Mass(g) |
10 |
30 |
Specific heat
|
0.900 |
0.385 |
Temperature
|
40 |
60 |
When these two metals are placed in contact, which of the following will take place?
(a)
Heat will flow from Al to Cu because Al has a larger specific heat.
(b)
Heat will flow from Cu to Al because Cu has a larger mass.
(c)
Heat will flow from Cu to Al because Cu has a larger heat capacity.
(d)
Heat will flow from Cu to Al because Cu is at a higher temperature.
(e)
No heat will flow in either direction.
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