Physics · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 21
One kilogram of water needs more thermal energy to raise its temperature by 1 °C than one kilogram of copper. Why is this?
- Acopper has a higher specific heat capacity than water
- Bcopper has a lower specific heat capacity than water
- Ccopper is a better conductor of heat than water
- Dcopper is a poorer conductor of heat than water
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Correct answer: B. copper has a lower specific heat capacity than water
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