Question

10.2 specific heat capacity
multiple-choice question
fill in the blank:
a larger specific heat value means that __________ energy is required to change the temperature of a substance.
options: less, more

Explanation:

Specific heat capacity ($c$) is defined by the formula $Q = mc\Delta T$, where $Q$ is the heat energy, $m$ is mass, $c$ is specific heat, and $\Delta T$ is the temperature change. If $c$ is larger, for a given $m$ and $\Delta T$, $Q$ (energy) must be larger to achieve the temperature change. So a larger specific heat means more energy is needed.

Answer:

more