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Modified Question: What are the dimensions of the ratio of molar heat capacity to specific heat capacity?

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  • A[M L² T^-2 mol^-1]
  • B[mol^-1]
  • C[M]
  • D[M mol^-1]
Explanation

Molar heat capacity (C) has dimensions of Energy per mole per Kelvin = [M L² T^-2 K^-1 mol^-1]. Specific heat capacity (c) has dimensions of Energy per mass per Kelvin = [M L² T^-2 K^-1 M^-1] = [L² T^-2 K^-1]. The ratio C/c = ([M L² T^-2 K^-1 mol^-1]) / ([L² T^-2 K^-1]) = [M mol^-1].

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