specific heat capacity Flashcards
1
Q
what does the temperature of a substance depend on?
A
the mass of the substance
the type of material
the amount of energy transferred to a thermal store
2
Q
what is SHC?
A
the energy required to change the temperature of an object by 1 degrees per kg of mass
3
Q
what is the unit for SHC?
A
J/kg degrees C
4
Q
what is a substance like if it has a low SHC?
A
it heats up and cools down quickly
5
Q
what is a substance like if it has a high SHC?
A
heats up and cools down slowly
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