Components of thermostat and their functions

Four 5-gram blocks of metal are sitting out in the sun and absorb the same amount of heat energy. use the following specific heat capacity data to determine which block will increase its temperature the most.

Consider the phase change taking place in the picture. you could use all but one statement to describe what is happening here. that is: a) temperature is increasing. b) kinetic energy is increasing. c) the space between the particles remains the same. d) the attractive force between the particles is decreasing.

How are elastic and inelastic collisions different? give two or more ways. your answer should have at least 2 sentences.