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Specific heat of aluminium is more than that of copper. Two spheres of equal masses made of these two metals are immersed in a hot liquid. In equilibrium

A

the temperature of aluminium sphere will be greater

B

the temperature of both the spheres will be equal

C

the temperature of copper sphere will be greater

D

none of the above

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