specific heat capacity Flashcards
1
Q
what is specific heat capacity
A
the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1*C
2
Q
in what energy store is energy needs to heat up?
A
thermal energy store
3
Q
what is the measure of how much energy a substance can store called?
A
specific heat capacity
4
Q
what is the formula to work out change in thermal energy?
A
change in thermal energy=mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change
