Which of the following is true about specific heat? A) Specific heat is measured by dividing the mass by the volume. B) High specific heat means that substances do not easily lose heat. C) Water has a low specific heat. D) Metals have a high specific heat.

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Which of the following is true about specific heat?
A) Specific heat is measured by dividing the
mass by the volume.
B) High specific heat means that substances do
not easily lose heat.
C) Water has a low specific heat.
D) Metals have a high specific heat.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is true about specific heat? A) Specific heat is measured by dividing the mass by the volume. B) High specific heat means that substances do not easily lose heat. C) Water has a low specific heat. D) Metals have a high specific heat.
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