Question 17
Quantity of HeatThe amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 10 kg of copper by 1 K is its
- A.specific heat capacity
- B.heat capacity
- C.latent heat
- D.internal energy
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (heat capacity)
Explanation
The heat needed to raise a whole body by one degree is its heat capacity; specific heat capacity refers to 1 kg.