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2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature

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Question 12

Four blocks made of copper are initially at the same temperature. The blocks have the following dimensions:

  • Block A: 2 cm×2 cm×5 cm2\text{ cm} \times 2\text{ cm} \times 5\text{ cm}2 cm×2 cm×5 cm
  • Block B: 3 cm×3 cm×6 cm3\text{ cm} \times 3\text{ cm} \times 6\text{ cm}3 cm×3 cm×6 cm
  • Block C: 4 cm×4 cm×4 cm4\text{ cm} \times 4\text{ cm} \times 4\text{ cm}4 cm×4 cm×4 cm
  • Block D: 2 cm×5 cm×10 cm2\text{ cm} \times 5\text{ cm} \times 10\text{ cm}2 cm×5 cm×10 cm

The same quantity of heat energy is supplied to each block. Which block experiences the smallest rise in temperature?

A

Block A

B

Block B

C

Block C

D

Block D

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