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JAMB Physics 2014 Question 22

Question 22

Quantity of Heat

The quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature of a body by 1K is the body's

  1. A.internal energy.
  2. B.specific heat capacity.
  3. C.latent heat of fusion.
  4. D.heat capacity.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (heat capacity.)

Explanation

Heat capacity is the heat needed to raise the temperature of the whole body by 1 K. Specific heat capacity is for 1 kg of the substance.