A $50\,\text{g}$ block of metal has its temperature increased by $40\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. The metal’s specific heat capacity is $0.40\,\text{J g}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}$. What amount of thermal energy is transferred?
- A$0.32\,\text{J}$
- B$0.50\,\text{J}$
- C$500\,\text{J}$
- D$800\,\text{J}$