Multiple choice

If it takes 10 calories to raise the temperature of a glass of water by 2oC, then what will be the heat capacity of the glass?

  1. 0.2oC/calories

  2. 20 calories oC

  3. 5 calories per oC

  4. 50 calories/oC

  5. 25 calories/oC

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Heat Capacity : ratio of the amount of energy absorbed to the associated temperature rise. 10 calories/2oC = 5 calories per oC. This is the correct option.