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Question
Specific heat capacity of a substance X is 1900 Jkg-1°C-1 means ______.
Options
Substance X absorbs 1900 J for 1°C rise in temperature
1 kg of substance X absorbs 1900 J heat for 1°C rise in temperature
1 kg of substance X absorbs 1900 J heat to increase the temperature
1 kg of substance X absorbs 1900 J heat to cool down by 1°C
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Solution
Specific heat capacity of a substance X is 1900 Jkg-1°C-1 means 1 kg of substance X absorbs 1900 J heat for 1°C rise in temperature.
Explanation:
According to the definition of specific heat capacity.
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