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Question
Same amount of heat is supplied to two liquid A and B. The liquid A shows a greater rise in temperature. What can you say about the heat capacity of A as compared to that of B?
Solution
Heat capacity of liquid A is less than that of B. As the substance with low heat capacity shows greater rise in temperature.
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