O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q131 Mark
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.
✓ Correct answer
B: Copper has a lower specific heat capacity.
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