1.8 - Specific heat capacity Flashcards
1
Q
How do we increase an object’s temperature?
A
When we heat an object, we transfer energy to it which will increase its temperature
2
Q
What is the specific heat capacity of a substance a measure of?
A
The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1kg of the substance by 1°C
3
Q
In the equation E=mcθ, what does each letter represent and what is it measured in?
A
E is energy transferred, J
m is mass, kg
c is specific heat capacity, J/kg/°C
θ is temperature change, °C
