Which of the following has the highest specific heat capacity? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following has the highest specific heat capacity?
A. Iron
B. Lead
C. Copper
D. Water
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Water 4200 J/kg°C, used as coolant. Iron ~450, copper ~385, lead ~128.

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A physical quantity is measured as 12.345 ± 0.005 units. The relative error in this measurement is approximately:
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option C


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The energy of electron in ground state of hydrogen is -13.6 eV. Ionization energy is
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Correct Answer: Option D


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