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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