A student who conducted this experiment suggested that the temperature of the copper-water mix raised more than it should have because some water clung to the copper when it was transferred from the hot water to the cold water.

Another student says that this caused the temperature of the copper-water mix to rise less than it should have if no water clung to the copper during the transfer.

Who do you believe and why?

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Answer Determining which students explanation is more plausible requires a deeper understanding of t... View the full answer