O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · May/June 2018 · Q201 Mark

Equal masses of copper and water are heated to the same temperature. As they cool down, the copper and the water lose thermal energy at the same rate. The temperature of the copper falls faster. Why is this?

ACopper has a larger specific heat capacity.

BCopper has a larger specific latent heat.

CCopper has a smaller specific heat capacity.

DCopper has a smaller specific latent heat.

✓ Correct answer

C: Copper has a smaller specific heat capacity.

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Topic: Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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