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Water has a specific heat of 1.00 cal/g·°C, and wood has a specific heat of 0.10 cal/g·°C.Which substance requires more heat to be warmed from room temperature to 50 °C?


A) They both require the same amount of heat.
B) Water requires more heat because it has a higher specific heat.
C) Wood requires more heat because it has a lower specific heat.
D) Water requires more heat because it is a liquid at room temperature.
E) Wood requires more heat because it is a solid at room temperature.

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