Question

The temperature of mercury is more when equal amount of heat is given to one kilogram of water and mercury each,why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

this is because specific heat of mercury (0.140 J/gm°k) ia less than that of water(4.2 J/gm°k),

we know the equation

heat = mass*specific heat*∆t

in above equation there is inverse relation between specific heat & rise of temperature, hence higher the specific heat less will be the temperature change & vice versa.

as the specific heat of mercury is less than that of water it will show more temperature rise than that of water for the same supply of heat.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

As,we know the specific heat capacity of mercury is 140'cj and specific heat capacity of water is 4600'j .Due to which mercury has more amount of temperature because less the specific heat capacity more will be the temperature..