test Flashcards
1
Q
specific heat capacity equation
A
change in thermal energy = mass x specific heat capacity x temp. change
2
Q
specific latent heat equation
A
energy required = mass x specific latent heat
3
Q
what is specific heat capacity?
A
the energy needed to change 1kg of a substance by 1°C
4
Q
what is specific latent heat?
A
the energy needed for 1kg of a substance to change state
