10.6.2 - Formula for Heat Capacity
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What is the formula for calculating heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic components needed to calculate heat capacity.
If a block has a mass of 5 kg and a specific heat of 2 J/kg°C, what is its heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Use the formula C = mc.
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What is the correct formula for heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Remember the components that build the equation!
True or False: Heat capacity is independent of the mass of the object.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between mass and heat capacity.
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Calculate the heat capacity of a container that is 10 kg with a specific heat of 1 J/g°C. Discuss the implications of this high heat capacity for practical applications.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to unit conversions!
A specific heat capacity of aluminum is 0.9 J/g°C. Calculate the heat capacity of a 0.5 kg aluminum piece.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert kg to grams properly!
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