Asked in Premeth 2025 — Biomolecules, Nuclear Physics, Alternating Current, Comprehension 2025Moderate

The number of calories required to raise the temperature of 1g of water from 15 °C to 16 °C is called

Correct answer: B. Specific heat capacity

  • A. Specific heat of Vaporization
  • B. Specific heat capacity
  • C. Caloric heat
  • D. Both Options A and B are correct

Explanation

Specific heat capacity is the quantity of heat needed to raise the temperature per unit mass (the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 C).

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