Physics JAMB

The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 10kg of Copper by 1K is its?

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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