two pots with different amounts of water are heated by identical flames for several minutes. which one has…

Explanation:

Step1: Recall heat - mass - temperature relation

The heat formula is $Q = mc\Delta T$, where $Q$ is heat, $m$ is mass, $c$ is specific - heat capacity (constant for water), and $\Delta T$ is the change in temperature. Identical flames mean the same heat $Q$ is supplied to both pots. Pot A has less water (less mass $m$) and pot B has more water (more mass $m$).

Step2: Analyze temperature change

From $Q = mc\Delta T$, we can express $\Delta T=\frac{Q}{mc}$. Since $Q$ and $c$ are the same for both pots, and $m_A<m_B$, then $\Delta T_A>\Delta T_B$. Assuming they start at the same initial temperature, pot A will have a higher final temperature.

Answer:

Pot A