Which of the following best describes the relationship between the energy transferred to a sample and the temperature change observed in a specific heat capacity experiment (Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity)

The correct answer is The energy transferred is directly proportional to the temperature change..

Graph lens: Read the trend, flat section, gradient, or axis labels before explaining the physical meaning. This question asks: Which of the following best describes the relationship between the energy transferred to a sample and the temperature change observed in a specific heat capacity experiment (Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity). The correct response is The energy transferred is directly proportional to the temperature change., 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 363 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the graph lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.