wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What is specific heat?

Open in App
Solution

The amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by 1 degree Celsius is called the specific heat.

The relationship between heat and temperature is usually expressed as:

Q=cmΔT

where
Q= heat in joules
c= specific heat capacity
m= mass in grams
ΔT= change in temperature in C

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Heat Capacity
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon