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If temperature scale is changed from `'^(@)C` to `'^(@)F`, the numerical value of specific heat

A

increase

B

decrease

C

remain same

D

nothing can be decided

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The correct Answer is:
B
Since magnitude of `1^@ `F is equal to` 5/9 ` of magnitude of `1^@`C, the numerical value of specific heat will decrease.
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