College Physics
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
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Chapter 11, Problem 3CQ
Substance A has twice the specific heat of substance B. Equal masses of the two substances, at different temperatures, are placed in thermal contact and allowed lo come to equilibrium. (a) What is the ratio QB/QA of the energy transferred to (or from) the samples? (Hint: Remember to include the correct signs.) (b) What is the ratio ΔTB/ΔTA of their temperature changes?
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