Aluminum has a specific heat capacity more than twice that of copper. Place equal masses of aluminum and copper wire in a flame and the one to undergo the fastest increase in temperature will be
A)copper.
B)aluminum.
C)both the same

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Copper has a lower specific heat capacity than aluminum, meaning it requires less energy to increase its temperature. Therefore, when equal masses of copper and aluminum are heated, copper will undergo a faster increase in temperature.

Aluminum Has a Specific Heat Capacity More Than Twice That