Properties that determine rise in temperature

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The discussion focuses on the properties that influence the rise in temperature of a solid when thermal energy is transferred. The key properties identified are volume, mass, and specific heat capacity. The equation for specific heat capacity, Q = mΔT * c, indicates that mass and specific heat capacity are the relevant factors. Volume does not play a role in determining temperature rise. The conclusion is that only mass and specific heat capacity affect the temperature increase, confirming the answer as B.
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Homework Statement



Thermal energy is transferred to a solid. Three properties of the solid are:
1. volume
2. mass
3. specific heat capacitiy

Which of the above properties determine the rise in temperature of the solid?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 2 only
D) 3 only

Homework Equations



c = Q/mΔT

The Attempt at a Solution



so using the equation for specific heat capacity, thermal energy Q = (mΔT) (c)

c = specific heat capacity
m = mass
volume is not there

So, my answer is B. Mass and specific heat capacity only. is this correct?
 
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