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The specific heat capacity of a body dep...

The specific heat capacity of a body depends on

A

the heat given

B

the temperature released

C

the mass of the body

D

the material of the body

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D
the material of the body
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    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true and reason is false.
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

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