Specific Heat Capacity Flashcards
1
Q
What is specific heat capacity?
A
Is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a 1kg substance by 1 degree
2
Q
State the equation used for specific heat capacity
A
Change in thermal energy=
Mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change
3
Q
How could you conduct an experiment for specific heat capacity?
A
Get a electric heater, container and a thermometer and two materials
Put thermometer and heater in material in container
Measure mass of block
Turn on heater keep at same setting and make notes on change in temperature every minute for ten minutes
Measure readings on a graph energy transfer to temperature
