Question

Which of the following represents specific heat in the mathematical form.

• A. $S=\frac{Q}{M\Delta C}$
• B. $S=\frac{M\Delta T}{\Delta Q}$
• C. $S=\frac{\Delta Q}{\Delta M\Delta T}$
• D. $S=\frac{Q}{M\Delta T}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $S=\frac{Q}{M\Delta T}$

The specific heat of a substance is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of unit mass of the substance by one unit. Specific heat is given by $S=\frac{Q}{M\Delta T}$.