Short answerEasy1.5 marks
'If two bodies have the same specific heat capacities, then they will always absorb the same amount of heat if their temperature increases by the same amount.' State whether the given statement is true or false.
Topic: Heat and calorimetry
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Answer
Exam answer
False.
Explanation
Q=mcΔT also depends on mass; equal c and ΔT do not guarantee equal heat if masses differ.
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