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

Correct Answer: Option C

C. mass 1kg, the temperature rises by 1K

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.