O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q211 Mark
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
✓ Correct answer
B: copper has a lower specific heat capacity than water
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