If you wanted to know how much the temperature of a particular piece of material would rise when a known amount of heat was added to it, which of the following quantities would be most
Helpful to know?
A) density
B) thermal conductivity
C) coefficient of linear expansion
D) specific heat
E) initial temperature

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The specific heat of a material is the amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius. Knowing the specific heat is essential for calculating the temperature change when a known amount of heat is added to a material.

If You Wanted to Know How Much the Temperature of a Particular