1D Specific Heat Capacity Flashcards
1
Q
specific heat capacity
A
the amount of thermal energy required to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1 degree
2
Q
how can you increase the temperature of an object
A
heat must flow into it
3
Q
what do objects made out of different materials require to increase their temperature ?
A
they require different amounts of heat
4
Q
materials with a low specific heat capacity ….
A
heat up and cool down quicker than materials with a high specific heat capacity.
5
Q
materials with a high specific heat capacity require…
A
more energy to heat up compared to materials with a low specific heat capacity
6
Q
specific heat capacity formula
A
Q=mc\Delta T
