Define the term specific heat capacity and state its S.I.unit.

Open in App

Solution

The specific heat capacity of a substance is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of unit mass of that substance by 1^oC (or 1K).

The S.I. unit is joule per kilogram per kelvin (Jkg^-1K^-1).

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Define the term heat capacity and state its S.I.unit.

State three differences between the heat capacity and specific heat capacity.

Write the approximate value of specific heat capacity of water in S.I.unit.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

Explore more

Join BYJU'S Learning Program