Question

When 1 kg of water and 1 kg of paraffin oil are heated equally, paraffin oil shows a larger temperature rise. Why?

पर्याय

• Lower density

• Lower specific heat capacity

• Greater mass in the same volume

• Loses heat faster

Answer 1

Lower specific heat capacity

Explanation:

For the same mass and heat supplied, a substance with a lower specific heat capacity shows a greater rise in temperature.