Which quantity describes the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance?
A
Specific heat capacity
B
Latent heat
C
Thermal conductivity
D
Heat capacity
Correct Answer: Option A — Specific heat capacity
Explanation:
Specific heat capacity refers to the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Cels...
Specific heat capacity refers to the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Celsius, varying between materials based on their molecular structure and composition.