The amount of heat energy $Q$ used to heat up a substance depends on its mass $m$,its specific heat capacity $s$,and the change in temperature $\Delta T$ of the substance. Using the dimensional method,find the expression for $s$. (Given that $[s] = [L^2 T^{-2} K^{-1}]$)

  • A
    $Q m \Delta T$
  • B
    $\frac{Q}{m \Delta T}$
  • C
    $\frac{Q m}{\Delta T}$
  • D
    $\frac{m}{Q \Delta T}$

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