Physics · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 13
Less thermal energy is needed to raise the temperature of 1.0 kg of copper by 1.0 °C than is needed to raise the temperature of 1.0 kg of water by 1.0 °C. Which statement explains this?
- ACopper has a higher melting point.
- BCopper has a lower specific heat capacity.
- CCopper has a smaller specific latent heat.
- DCopper is a better conductor of thermal energy.
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Correct answer: B. Copper has a lower specific heat capacity.
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