Water and turpentine oil (specific heat less than that of water) are both heated to the same temperature. Equal amounts of these,placed in identical calorimeters,are then left to cool in the air. Which of the following statements is correct regarding their cooling curves?

  • A
    Their cooling curves will be identical.
  • B
    $A$ and $B$ will represent the cooling curves of water and oil,respectively.
  • C
    $B$ and $A$ will represent the cooling curves of water and oil,respectively.
  • D
    None of the above.

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