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JAMB Physics 2013 Objective — Question 19

Question 19 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Two liquids X and Y having the same mass are supplied with the same quantity of heat. If the temperature rise in X is twice that of Y, the ratio of specific heat capacity of X to that of Y is

  • A. 2:1
  • B. 1:2Correct
  • C. 4:1
  • D. 1:4

Explanation

Since mass and heat supplied are the same, CΔθ is constant, i.e. C1Δθ1 = C2Δθ2. Since Δθx=2Δθy, C1×2Δθy=C2Δθy, so C1:C2 = 1:2.

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