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Heat given to a body which raises its temperature by `1^@C` is

A

water equivalent

B

thermal capacity

C

specific heat

D

temperature gradient

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B
Amount of heat required by a body of any mass of undergo a unity change in temperature is known as heat capacity or thermal capacity of the substance.
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