specific heat capacity Flashcards
1
Q
what is specific heat capacity
A
specific heat capacity is the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1degree
2
Q
what could affect the temperature rise on a substance
A
- the amount of energy supplied to it
that occur when an object changes - the mass of the substance temperature
- what the substance is
3
Q
how would the mass of a substance affect the temperature changes when it is heated
A
The greater the mass of an object, the more slowly its temperature increases when it is heated.
