Two identical bodies are made of a material for which the heat capacity increases with temperature. One of these is at 100 , while the other one is at 0 . If the two bodies are brought into contact, then, assuming no heat loss, the final common temperature is
- 50
- more than 50
- less than 50 but greater than 0
- 0
Answer
(2) more than 50
Solution
Heat lost by the hot body = heat gained by the cold body
100 C dT = 0 C dT
Suppose = 50 : the hot body cools through 100 50 , where C is larger, so it gives out more heat than the cold body needs to warm through 0 50 , where C is smaller.
The extra heat raises the common temperature above 50 .
Answer: (2)