Specific heat capacity Flashcards
1
Q
what is specific heat capacity
A
is the heat energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1oC
2
Q
what is the formula
A
Eh= cmΔT
3
Q
What is Eh
A
heat energy J
4
Q
What is c
A
specific heat capacity Jkg^-1oC-1
5
Q
What is m
A
mass Kg
6
Q
What is ΔT
A
change in temperature
7
Q
what happens if heat is lost to the surrounding
A
more heat needs to be added
8
Q
what are the formula needed to be used in some questions
A
p=iv to find power
p=e/t use power ans. to find energy
eh=cmΔT use energy to find c
