Equal masses of water and of ethanol, both at 20 ∘C20\ ^\circ\text{C}20 ∘C, are each given 5000 J of energy. Neither liquid boils. Ethanol has the smaller specific heat capacity. Which statement is correct?
Both have the same increase in internal energy but different temperature rises
Both have the same temperature rise but different increases in internal energy
The water has the greater increase in internal energy and the greater rise
The ethanol has the greater increase in internal energy and the greater rise
40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 3.2 Internal energy and energy transfers, covering 3.2.1 Internal energy, 3.2.2 Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity, and 3.2.3 Changes of state and specific latent heat. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.