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

Explanation:

Step1: Recall heat - mass - temperature relationship

The change in temperature $\Delta T=\frac{Q}{mc}$, where $Q$ is the heat added, $m$ is the mass of the substance, and $c$ is the specific heat capacity. Since the specific heat capacity $c$ of water is the same for both pots and the heat source (identical flames) provides the same amount of heat $Q$ per unit time, and pot A has less water (less mass $m$).

Step2: Analyze temperature change

From $\Delta T=\frac{Q}{mc}$, with $Q$ and $c$ constant, a smaller $m$ results in a larger $\Delta T$. So pot A will have a higher temperature increase.

Answer:

Pot A