Specific Heat

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What is specific heat?

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Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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What is the specific heat value of ice?

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The specific heat value of ice is 2.11 joules/gram.

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How does the specific heat of a material affect its heating rate?

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A material with a higher specific heat heats up at a slower rate compared to a material with a lower specific heat.

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Which material has a specific heat value of 0.39 joules/gram?

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Copper has a specific heat value of 0.39 joules/gram.

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What is the specific heat value of water vapor?

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The specific heat value of water vapor is 2.00 joules/gram.

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Which material heats up the fastest: basalt, iron, or copper?

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Copper heats up the fastest among basalt, iron, and copper.

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What is the specific heat value of lead?

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The specific heat value of lead is 0.128 joules/gram.

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What does a higher specific heat value indicate about a material?

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A higher specific heat value indicates that the material can absorb more heat without a significant change in temperature.

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What is the relationship between specific heat and temperature change?

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The temperature change of a substance is inversely related to its specific heat; higher specific heat means smaller temperature change for the same amount of heat added.

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What is the specific heat of liquid water?

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The specific heat of liquid water is 4.18 joules/gram.