10.2.1 - What is Specific Heat Capacity?
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What is specific heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Think about heating water.
What is the unit for specific heat capacity?
💡 Hint: What energy unit do we use for heat?
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What is the formula for calculating specific heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship of heat and temperature.
Specific heat capacity is measured in which of the following units?
💡 Hint: What unit measures heat energy?
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If a 3 kg aluminum block needs to absorb 6000 J of heat, what will be its temperature increase if its specific heat capacity is 0.9 J/g°C?
💡 Hint: Convert kg to grams for consistency in units.
Calculate the heat needed to heat 1.5 kg of oil from 20°C to 80°C, with a specific heat of 1.8 kJ/kg°C.
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate ΔT first!
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