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Question
Two metallic blocks P and Q of masses in ratio 2: 1 are given the same amount of heat. If their temperature rise by the same amount, compare their specific heat capacities.
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Solution
Let CP and Cq be the specific heat capacities of blocks P and Q respectively,
We know that,
`Q/(m xx Δt)`
`∴ (C_p/C_q) = ((Q / (2m xxΔt))/(Q / (m xx ΔT)) ) = 1/2`
Hence, the required ratio is 1: 2.
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