Specific Heat Practice

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What is the formula to calculate heat energy required to raise the temperature of any substance?

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Q = mc∆t

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How do you calculate the specific heat of a substance?

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Specific heat (c) = Q / (m ∆T)

Front

What does 'm' represent in the specific heat formula Q = mc∆t?

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'm' represents the mass of the substance.

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What does 'c' represent in the specific heat formula Q = mc∆t?

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'c' represents the specific heat capacity of the substance.

Front

What does '∆T' represent in the specific heat formula Q = mc∆t?

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'∆T' represents the change in temperature (final temperature - initial temperature).

Front

If a substance has a high specific heat, what does that imply about its temperature change?

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It implies that the substance requires more energy to change its temperature.

Front

If a skillet has a low specific heat, what is the advantage for cooking?

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It allows the skillet to change temperature quickly, making it more responsive to heat adjustments.

Front

What is the specific heat of water?

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4184 J/KgºC

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What is the specific heat of wood?

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1760 J/KgºC

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Which material requires more energy to raise its temperature by 1ºC: water or wood?

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Water requires more energy.