Question

a set of copper pans
what is the primary reason the larger pan takes longer to preheat?
choose 1 answer:
a it has a greater mass, so it has a higher specific heat capacity. more thermal energy is required to reach the desired temperature.
b it has the same specific heat capacity, but contains more atoms. more thermal energy is required to raise their average kinetic energy.
c it has a larger surface area, so it has a lower specific heat capacity. more heat must be transferred to the pan to raise its temperature.

Explanation:

Answer:

B. It has the same specific heat capacity, but contains more atoms. More thermal energy is required to raise their average kinetic energy.