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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.1.sl.TZ1.13
Level sl Paper 1 Time zone TZ1
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19M.1.sl.TZ1.13

When equal masses of X and Y absorb the same amount of energy, their temperatures rise by 5 °C and 10 °C respectively. Which is correct?

A. The specific heat capacity of X is twice that of Y.

B. The specific heat capacity of X is half that of Y.

C. The specific heat capacity of X is one fifth that of Y.

D. The specific heat capacity of X is the same as Y.

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A

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