Understanding Heat and Specific Heat

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Specific Heat

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The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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How do you calculate heat transfer?

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Q = mcΔT

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What units are used to measure specific heat?

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J/kg·°C or J/kg·K

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Which of the following is a correct unit for measuring heat energy? Newton, Joule, Watt, Pascal

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Joule

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Formula for calculating the change in temperature when heat is added?

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ΔT = Q/mc

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The amount of energy required to raise the temperature 1ºC for every kilogram is called?

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Specific Heat

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What is the symbol for Thermal Energy?

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Q

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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 Specific Heat?

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C

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What is the equation to measure change in Thermal Energy?

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Q=mc∆t