14.4 + 14.5 Specfic Heat Capacity and Specific Latent Heat Flashcards
1
Q
What do the terms “rate” and “specific” mean?
A
Rate: per unit time
Specific: per unit mass
2
Q
What is specific heat capacity?
A
How much energy is required to raise the temperature of an object of unit mass by 1K
3
Q
What is the formula for specific heat capacity?
A
4
Q
How do you calculate the specific heat capacity from a graph?
A
5
Q
What is specific latent heat?
A
Energy per unit mass to change the phase of a substance, while at constant temperature
