Question detail
What is the unit of specific heat capacity?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes
Question
- A. J/kg
- B. J/kg°C
- C. kg/°C
- D. J/°C
Answer
J/kg°C
Explanation
Specific heat capacity is measured in joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/kg°C), indicating the energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Temperature Change
Students often confuse the temperature change with the total energy supplied during a specific heat capacity investigation.
Emphasize that temperature change is the difference between the initial and final temperatures, and it is essential to relate this to the energy supplied using the specific heat capacity equation.
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