Specific Heat

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What is the equation to measure change in Thermal Energy?

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Q=mc∆t

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A high specific heat means...

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It requires more energy to change temperature

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What is the symbol for Specific Heat?

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C

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What unit do you use to measure Thermal Energy?

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J

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What is the symbol for Thermal Energy?

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Q

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Define Specific Heat.

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Specific Heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C.

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What does a low specific heat indicate?

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It indicates that the substance heats up quickly and requires less energy to change temperature.

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What is the specific heat of water?

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The specific heat of water is approximately 4.18 J/g°C.

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How does specific heat affect climate?

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Areas with large bodies of water have milder climates due to water's high specific heat, which stabilizes temperature.

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What is the relationship between mass and thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is directly proportional to mass; more mass means more thermal energy is required to change temperature.