Solution:
Let Cp and Cq denote the specific heat capacities of blocks P and Q respectively
According to the question, the mass ratio of P and Q is 2:1. Therefore, if mass of Q is m then the mass of P will be 2m.
We know that the expression for specific heat capacity is
C = Q / m × △t
Now writing expressions for both the P and Q blocks, we have
Cp = Q / 2m × △t ……………………. (1)
Cq = Q / m × △t …………………. (2)
Dividing (1) by (2) in order to compare both quantities, we have
Cp / Cq = (Q / 2m × △t) / (Q / m × △t)
Or, Cp / Cq = (Q / 2m × △t) × (m × △t / Q)
Cp / Cq = 1 / 2
Thus, the required ratio is 1: 2.