The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 10kg of copper by 1k is its
A
specific heat capacity
B
heat capacity
C
latent heat
D
internal energy
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Heat capacity is the total amount of heat required to change the temperature of an entire object by 1 K (or 1 ^\circC). It depends on both the material and the mass of the object.
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