Which of the following has the Highest Specific Heat:

Water

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Copper

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Mercury

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Kerosene

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Solution

The correct option is A
Water

Water has a specific heat capacity of 4.186 kilojoule/gram°C.
Copper has a specific heat capacity of 0.385 kilojoule/gram°C.
Kerosene has a specific heat capacity of 2.01 kilojoule/gram°C.
Mercury has a specific heat capacity of 0.140 kilojoule/gram°C.
Hence water has the hIghest Specific heat capacity, therefore option A is correct

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