If one substance has a higher heat capacity than another substance, which will stay warmer longer after a temperature drop. Please explain

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jfraser · Answer

substances that have high heat capacities not only heat up slowly, but cool down slowly, as well

anonymous · Answer

Oh! That makes sense so then it would be the substance with a higher heat capacity. Thank you

jfraser · Answer

heat capacity is often described as a measure of a substance's "thermal inertia" its resistance to change in temp. a substance that takes a long time to heat up will also "hold onto" that heat and release it slowly as well

anonymous · Answer

You are awesome!