SHC Flashcards
1
Q
What is specific heat capacity?
A
The amount of energy required to heat up 1kg of a substance by 1•c
2
Q
What does the temperature rise of a substance depend on?
A
The amount of energy supplied to it
The mass of the substance
What it is
3
Q
What is the unit of specific heat capacity?
A
J/kg•c
4
Q
What is the equation for specific heat capacity?
A
Energy transferred/ m x temp change