10.4 - Sensible Heat
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What is sensible heat?
💡 Hint: Think about temperature changes without phase changes.
What is the formula for calculating sensible heat?
💡 Hint: Recall the terms in the equation.
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What is sensible heat?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects temperature.
The formula for sensible heat is:
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between heat and temperature.
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A 5 kg block of metal has a specific heat capacity of 0.6 kJ/kg°C. How much heat is required to raise its temperature from 20°C to 100°C?
💡 Hint: Follow the heat calculation steps with the given values.
Explain the role of sensible heat in climate change and how it impacts temperature fluctuations.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature fluctuations relate to specific heat capacities.
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