It is a well-known fact that water has a higher specific heat capacity than iron. Now, consider equal masses of water and iron that are initially in thermal equilibrium. The same amount of heat, 30. calories, is added to each. Which statement is true?

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Since water has a higher specific heat capacity than iron, it requires more heat to change its temperature by the same amount. Therefore, when the same amount of heat is added to both, the iron, having a lower specific heat capacity, will warm up more than the water, leading to the iron being warmer.

It Is a Well-Known Fact That Water Has a Higher