P1.2.3 - Specific Heat Capacity Flashcards
What factors determine the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of an object?
Mass of the object
Type of material
The rise of temperature
What is specific heat capacity?
The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of material by 1 kelvin / how resistant a material is to change in temperature
What is the unit for specific heat capacity?
(J/kg K)
What is heating energy?
The energy that relates to the motion, vibration, rotation and vibration of particles
What is the equation to calculate specific heat energy?
Change in thermal energy(J) / Mass(kg) * Change in temperature(Celsius)
What is the specific heat capacity of aluminium?
913
What is the specific heat capacity of copper?
330
What is the specific heat capacity of concrete?
880
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
4200
What is the specific heat capacity of oil?
1500