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Which of the substances A, B or C has the highest specefic heat? The temperature vs heat graph is:

Correct answer: C. C

  • A. A
  • B. B
  • C. C
  • D. All have equal specefic heats

Explanation

Specific heat capacity is inversely proportional to the change in temperature. as C= ΔQ/ ΔTxm As the object C undergoes the least change in temperature for the same amount of heat supplied it will have the largest specific heat capacity.

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