P2 - Energy Transferred by Heating Flashcards
1
Q
What factors affect the rate of thermal energy transfer?
A
- Thickness
- Thermal conductivity
- Temperature difference
2
Q
What is specific heat capacity?
A
-Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy needed to raise 1kg of a substance by 1 degrees c.
3
Q
What is the equation for SHC?
A
-Energy transferred = mass x SHC x temperature change
