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QPage 46: Q11: HC Verma: Concepts of Physics - Volume 2 Calorimetry Page 46: Q11 Solution: The specific heat capacity of a body depends on ____________.

⚠️ Common Exam Traps & Conceptual Pitfalls

Students often confuse specific heat capacity with total heat capacity, mistakenly believing it depends on the mass of the body. Remember that specific heat is an intensive property defined per unit mass, so it is intrinsic to the material itself and independent of the object's size or the amount of heat transferred.

The specific heat capacity of a body depends on ____________.

Multiple Choice Options

  • A the heat given
  • B the temperature raised
  • C the mass of the body
  • D the material of the body

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

**Answer:** (d) the material of the body. **Step-by-Step Explanation:** Specific heat capacity is a property of the material, not of the mass, heat given, or temperature raised.

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