10.6.3 - Example of Heat Capacity
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What is heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you heat water.
What is the SI unit for heat energy?
💡 Hint: It's the same unit for all forms of energy.
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What is the formula for heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Remember the components of the heat capacity formula.
True or False: Water has a lower heat capacity than metal.
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly different materials change temperature.
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A 10 kg piece of copper has a specific heat capacity of 0.385 J/g°C. Determine its heat capacity in kJ/°C.
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to convert kilograms to grams.
Explain how the concept of heat capacity is essential for understanding climate fluctuations.
💡 Hint: Consider oceans and their role in absorbing and releasing heat.
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