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C is the heat capacity of a body. It is the amount of internal energy transferred to a body per unit change in temperature. (Or for 1 degree Celcius change in temperature). SI unit : J/oC

c is the specific heat capacity of a material. It is the amount of internal energy transferred to a unit mass of the material per unit change in temperature. SI unit: J/kg.oC


The relationship between C and c is:

C = mc where m is the mass of the substance


Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C

 
 
 
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