A container contains hot water at `100^(@)C`. If in time `T_(1)` temperature falls to `80^(@)C` and in time `T_(2)` temperature falls to `60^(@)C` from `80^(@)C`, then

Options

A. `T_(1) = T_(2)`
B. `T_(1) lt T_(2)`
C. `T_(1) lt T_(2)`
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

In the first case, the temperature difference is greater as compared to the second case. So, the rate of loss of heat is quicker.