Thermal Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is heat capacity?
A
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a substance by 1K or degree Celsius
2
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What is specific heat capacity?
A
The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by. 1K or degree Celsius
3
Q
How to find the heat capacity?
A
Heat energy/change in temperature
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5
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How to find specific heat capacity?
A
Heat energy /mass x change in temperature
6
Q
What is the latent heat?
A
The energy needed to change the phase or state of an object without changing its temperature.
