In a specific heat capacity experiment, the energy transferred to a 0.250 kg sample is 5000 J and the temperature change is 20 °C. What is the specific heat capacity of the sample?

The correct answer is 200 J kg⁻¹ °C⁻¹.

Practical lens: Link apparatus, readings, and uncertainty to the exact measurement named in the objective. This question asks: In a specific heat capacity experiment, the energy transferred to a 0.250 kg sample is 5000 J and the temperature change is 20 °C. What is the specific heat capacity of the sample. The correct response is 200 J kg⁻¹ °C⁻¹, because density links mass and volume, so the answer must preserve which quantity is being calculated. In Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity, the marking point should connect directly to apply AT 1 and AT 5 skills when measuring temperature, mass and energy transfer. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Internal energy and energy transfers, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 362 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the practical lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.