Specific Heat Reading Comp

What is the definition of specific heat capacity?

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

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

• The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Fahrenheit.

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

In what units is specific heat capacity measured?

• Joules per gram per degree Celsius (J/g°C)

• Joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/kg°C)

• Calories per gram per degree Celsius (cal/g°C)

• Watts per gram per degree Celsius (W/g°C)

Why does water have a high specific heat capacity?

• It takes a lot of energy to change its temperature.

• It takes very little energy to change its temperature.

• It cannot change temperature at all.

• It changes temperature rapidly.

What is the formula used to calculate the heat absorbed or released by a substance?

• q = mcΔT

• q = mcdT

• q = mc/T

• q = m/cΔT

Why do coastal areas have milder climates compared to inland areas?

• The ocean absorbs and releases heat slowly due to its high specific heat capacity.

• The ocean absorbs and releases heat quickly due to its low specific heat capacity.

• The ocean does not absorb or release heat.

• The ocean has no effect on the climate of coastal areas.