Question

The specific heat capacity of a copper block of mass \( M \) is \( s \). If the mass of the copper block is doubled, the specific heat capacity will be:

• A. \( 2s \)
• B. \( \frac{s}{2} \)
• C. \( s \)
• D. \( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} s \)

Hint:

Specific heat capacity is independent of mass; it only depends on the material.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The specific heat capacity is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass by one degree Celsius. The specific heat capacity of a substance is independent of its mass; it is a property of the material itself.
Therefore, when the mass of the copper block is doubled, the specific heat capacity does not change.
Thus, the specific heat capacity remains \( s \).