Chapter 14, Problem 14Q

To determine

Whether high heat content means that the object has high temperature.

Answer to Problem 14Q

Solution:

No

Explanation of Solution

Consider two equal mass objects initially at same temperature. Both would have same heat content. If a given amount of heat energy is transferred, the substance with lower heat specific heat will have the higher final temperature. High heat content might mean that the object has high specific heat and hence, not necessarily be at a high temperature.