O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q171 Mark

To raise the temperature of a 2.0 kg block of metal by 20 °C, energy of 5.2 kJ is needed. What is the value of the specific heat capacity of the metal?

A0.13 J/(kg °C)

B52 J/(kg °C)

C130 J/(kg °C)

D52 000 J/(kg °C)

✓ Correct answer

C: 130 J/(kg °C)

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Topic: Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 17.

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