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If temperature scale is changed from °C to °F , the numerical value of specific heat will
PhysicsThermal Properties of MatterNEET
Options:
  • A increase
  • B decrease
  • C remains unchanged
  • D none of these
Solution:
1153 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: decrease
ΔC5=ΔF9

∴ ΔF=1.8ΔC

∴ Temperature change 1°C is equal to 1.8°F .

As unit of specific heat is J/kg/ oC , therefore If temperature scale is changed from °C to °F , the numerical value of specific heat will decrease.

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