A. specific heat capacity
B. latent heat
C. heat capacity
D. internal energy
Correct Answer:
Option C – heat capacity
Explanation
The heat capacity of a defined system is the amount of heat (usually expressed in calories, kilocalories, or joules) needed to raise the system’s temperature by one degree (usually expressed in Celsius or Kelvin).
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