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Elasticity, Thermal Expansion, Calorimetry and Heat Transfer: Specific Heat MCQ

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Specific HeatEasyQuestion 30842

Question

Heat gained or lost by a body is Q = mcΔT. Here c is:

A
Coefficient of thermal expansion
B
Specific heat
Correct
C
Latent heat
D
Thermal conductivity

Correct answer

Specific heat

Explanation

In Q = mcΔT, c is the specific heat capacity of the substance.

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