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The SI unit of specific heat capacity is:

Answer: J/(kg·K).

  • A J/kg
  • B J/(kg·K)
  • C J/K
  • D cal/g

Correct answer: B. J/(kg·K)

Explanation: Specific heat capacity is heat per unit mass per unit temperature rise, so its SI unit is J/(kg·K).

Heating Curve: Ice → Water → SteamHeat added (Q)T (°C)ice warms (-ve→0°C)melting (0°C, latent heat)water warms (0→100°C)boiling (100°C, latent heat)FLAT regions = phase change (all heat goes into breaking bonds, NOT raising temperature)

During a phase change (melting or boiling), temperature stays constant while heat is absorbed entirely as latent heat (Q=mL); temperature only rises again once the substance is fully in its new phase.

Concept context

Temperature scales, thermal expansion, calorimetry, and the three modes of heat transfer including radiation laws.

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