Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 5.8
Specific Heat Capacity: Using the Equation
Worked examples using the specific heat capacity equation.
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Specific Heat Capacity: Using the Equation
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Spec 5.8
What you need to know
- Use energy equals m c times the temperature change
- Rearrange it to find c or the temperature rise
- Keep the units consistent
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What is the equation for thermal energy using specific heat capacity?
Q = m × c × ΔT (energy = mass × specific heat capacity × temperature change).
What does specific heat capacity mean?
The energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 °C.
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