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Heat and Thermodynamics — Physics STD 11 — Question

Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11PhysicsHeat and Thermodynamics2 Marks
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Define heat capacity (or) thermal capacity?
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Answer

The heat capacity of a body is defined as the amount of heat required to raise its temperature through one degree.

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