Question

Which of the following statement about specific heat of a body is/are correct?
1. It depends upon mass and shape of the body
2. It is independent of mass and shape of the body
3. It depends upon the temperature of the body
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1 and 3
• D. 2 only

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

2 and 3

Specific heat is an intensive property, so it depends on temperature and but not mass.