APFIVE Which of the following conclusions is best supported by the evidence that, in accordance with the equation $$q = m * c * \Delta T$$, the temperature change is directly proportional to the energy added per unit mass when the specific heat remains constant?
| Mass (g) | Energy Added (J) | Temperature Change (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 418.4 | 1 |
| 200 | 836.8 | 1 |
| 100 | 836.8 | 2 |
The data indicate that the temperature change is independent of the mass and energy input, which contradicts the specific heat relationship.
Since the temperature change varies inconsistently with energy and mass, the specific heat value cannot be considered constant.
Doubling the energy added will necessarily double the mass of the substance required to achieve the same temperature change.
For a constant specific heat, the temperature change increases proportionally with the energy added and decreases with increased mass.