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For the same amount of energy it would be about the same. However, it would also depend on the type of dirt or sand.

Reason:

The smaller the specific heat the less energy required to heat the object of equal masses but the faster they cool down.

  • Sand has a specific heat capacity of about 800 Joules/ degree/ kilogram where
  • Soil is about 800 Joules/ degree / kilogram.
  • Water has a specific heat capacity of 4200 J/degree/kg
  • Copper about 390
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Why does sand gets warmer faster than dirt?

Sand heats up faster than dirt because sand has a lower specific heat capacity, which means it requires less heat to increase its temperature compared to dirt. Additionally, sand has a larger surface area than dirt, allowing it to absorb heat more effectively from sunlight and other heat sources.


Why sand gets warmer t?

Sand gets warmer in the sun because it absorbs the sunlight energy, converting it into heat. The particles in the sand absorb the sunlight and the energy is transferred to the sand's molecules, causing them to vibrate faster, which results in an increase in temperature.


Do fingernails have dirt under them?

naturally...no but if you scratch your skin alot, all the dirt from your skin, gets underneath your nails, or if you dig sand or dirt.....


Sand and dirt which gets hotter?

Sand tends to get hotter than dirt when exposed to direct sunlight due to its lower specific heat capacity, which means it heats up quicker. Sand also has lower thermal conductivity, meaning it retains heat for longer periods compared to dirt. This is why sand at the beach can feel much hotter on a sunny day than the soil in your garden.


Are tortoises suposst to have dirt or sand in their sandboxes?

sand not dirt because dirt does not have healthy ingredients in it for the tortoise or turtle


What evaporates faster dirt or sand?

sand