Specific heat capacity 36.4 Jkg-1 K-1 of a body means that when 36.4J of heat energy is supplied to a body of
A
mass 100kg the temperature rises by 1k
B
mass 1kg, the temperature by 1000K
C
mass 1kg, the temperature rises by 1K
D
mass 100kg, the temperature rises by 1000k
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The specific heat capacity of a body is the heat energy required to raise a body of mass 1kg through a temperature of 1K.
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