Question

Specific heat capacity of water in J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹ is ______.

Options

• 1

• 4.2

• 100

• 4200

Answer 1

Specific heat capacity of water in J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹ is 4200.

Explanation:

Water has an exceptionally high specific heat capacity. In standard SI units, it requires 4200 J of heat energy to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 K (or 1°C).