Thermal Properties of Matter – Rankers Physics
Topic: Thermal Physics

Thermal Properties of Matter

The quantities of heat required to raise the temperature of two solid copper spheres of radii $r_1$ and $r_2$ ($r_1 = 1.5 r_2$) through $1\text{ K}$ are in the ratio: (2020)
$\frac{9}{4}$
$\frac{3}{2}$
$\frac{5}{3}$
$\frac{27}{8}$

Solution:

Heat required $Q = mc\Delta T = (\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3 \rho)c\Delta T$. For the same material and $\Delta T$, $Q \propto r^3$. Ratio $= (\frac{r_1}{r_2})^3 = (1.5)^3 = (\frac{3}{2})^3 = \frac{27}{8}$.

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