Two circular discs $A$ and $B$ with equal radii are blackened. They are heated to the same temperature and are cooled under identical conditions. What inference do you draw from their cooling curves shown in the figure?

  • A
    $A$ and $B$ have the same specific heats
  • B
    Specific heat of $A$ is less
  • C
    Specific heat of $B$ is less
  • D
    Nothing can be said

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