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      Question

      Which one of the following has the highest value of

      specific heat?
      A Glass Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Copper Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Lead Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Water Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Thespecificheatistheamountof heat per unit mass required to raise the temperaturebyonedegreeCelsius.Thespecific heat of water is 1 calorie/gram ┬░C = 4.186 joule/gram ┬░C which is higher than any other common substance. As a result, water plays a very important role in temperature regulation. The specific heat per gram for water is much higher than that for a metal.

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