Physics 5054 · O Level · Specific heat capacity

Specific heat capacity — practice question

To increase the temperature of $1.0\,\text{kg}$ of copper by $1.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$, less thermal energy is required than to increase the temperature of $1.0\,\text{kg}$ of water by $1.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. Which statement gives the explanation?

  • ACopper has a higher melting point.
  • BCopper has a lower specific heat capacity.
  • CCopper has a smaller specific latent heat.
  • DCopper is a better conductor of thermal energy.

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