The specific heats of two natural substances are shown in the table.
Specific Heat
Natural Su...
The specific heats of two natural substances are shown in the table.
Specific Heat
Natural Substance Specific Heat
Wet Mud 2.5 J/g °C
Sandy Clay 1.4 J/g °C
A pile of wet mud and a pile of sandy clay are placed next to each other on a sunny day.
If the temperature of each pile is equal and allowed to cool in the shade for a few minutes, which substance is likely to show a lower temperature and why? (4 points)
Wet mud, because it released more heat while placed in the sun.
Sandy clay, because it absorbed more heat while placed in the sun.
Wet mud, because it requires less energy to increase its temperature.
Sandy clay, because it needs to release less energy to decrease its temperature.
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