Two hot metal blocks, P P\,P and QQQ, are at the same initial high temperature. Block P P\,P has a larger thermal capacity than block QQQ. Each block is placed into a separate, well-insulated container containing the same mass of cold water at the same initial low temperature.
After the systems reach thermal equilibrium, how do the final temperatures of the water in each container compare?
The final temperature of the water with block PPP is higher than that with block QQQ.
The final temperature of the water with block PPP is lower than that with block QQQ.
The final temperatures of the water in both containers are equal but higher than the initial water temperature.
The final temperatures of the water in both containers remain equal to their initial low temperature.
528 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2 Thermal properties and temperature, covering 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, 2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature, 2.2.2b Specific heat capacity, 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification, 2.2.3b Evaporation, and 2.2.3c Cooling by evaporation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.