Materials for the construction of an amusement park are being considered for the building of various rides and attractions at the park. Materials are being selected based on their specific heat and are listed in the table below.
Specific
Heat
Material
(kok))
ron
450
900
Aluminum
Steel
502
840
2902
The formula that relates energy change, mass, specific heat, and temperature change is:
Energy Change Mass Specific Heat * Temperature Change
which statement best describes the specific heat characteristics of the materials listed in the table?
A The amount of energy required to lower the temperature of 1 kilogram of material by 1 kelvin is highest for plastic.
The amount
energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of material by 1 kelvin is highest for iron.
The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of material by 1 kelvin is highest for plastic
.
D. The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of material by 1 kelvin is lowest for steel.