How is specific heat capacity calculated?

The correct answer is Energy transferred divided by mass and temperature change.

Method lens: First identify the measured quantity, then match the equation or particle idea to the command word. This question asks: How is specific heat capacity calculated. The correct response is Energy transferred divided by mass and temperature change, because specific heat capacity links energy, mass, material and temperature change. In Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity, the marking point should connect directly to interpret temperature-time data from a specific heat capacity experiment. 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 344 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the method lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.