Thermometry Calorimetry And Thermal Expansion Question 17
Question: If specific heat of a substance is infinite, it means [AIIMS 1997]
Options:
A)infinite heat is given out
B)infinite heat is taken in
C)All of the above
D)no change in temperature whether heat is taken in or given out
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
No change in temperature takes place whether heat is taken in or given out
Heat given or released Q=mSΔT
So, infinite heat capacity (S) of a substance means that there is no change in temperature of substance irrespective of amount of heat given or released by the substance.





