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
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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
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The specific heat capacity of a body is the heat energy required to raise a body of mass 1kg through a temperature of 1K.