The amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance through 1 K is called
Correct answer: A. specific heat
- A. specific heat
- B. heat capacity.
- C. heat of fusion
- D. heat of vapourisation
Explanation
A) Specific heat: This term (also known as specific heat capacity) is defined as the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one unit of mass of a substance by one unit of temperature. In the question, "1 kg" is the unit of mass and "1 K" (Kelvin) is the unit change in temperature, which directly aligns with the definition of specific heat.
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