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What is "specific heat capacity"?

A The temperature of a substance
B The energy needed to raise 1 kg of a substance by 1°C
C The density of a material
D The melting point of a substance

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Specific heat capacity (c) is the amount of energy (in J) required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 K (or 1°C).

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