A substance that cools down faster than others has a
A)low specific heat capacity.
B)high specific heat capacity.
C)either of these
D)neither of these

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The specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius. A substance with a low specific heat capacity requires less energy to raise its temperature, but also loses heat more quickly as it cools down. Therefore, a substance that cools down faster than others has a low specific heat capacity.

A Substance That Cools Down Faster Than Others Has a