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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why aluminium has higher specifc heat capacity compared to iron . Please explain

OpenStudy (maheshmeghwal9):

Dulong Petites law: -------- \[\text{Atomic Weight } \times \text{Specific heat Capacity } \approx 6.8\] Since aluminum has less atomic weight than iron therefore its specific heat capacity compared to iron is more:) http://www.tutorvista.com/content/physics/physics-iii/heat-and-thermodynamics/dulong-and-petit-law.php# Just click blue link:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Tq very much :D

OpenStudy (maheshmeghwal9):

ur welcome:D

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