Specific Heat Capacity (HSC SSCE Physics): Quizzes

Energy to raise 1 kg by 1°C, no phase change

$Q = mc\Delta T$

$\text{J kg}^{-1}\text{ K}^{-1}$

$4200~\text{J kg}^{-1}\text{ K}^{-1}$

Much lower; they heat/cool more quickly

Temperature change doubled

Water has higher specific heat capacity

$4.2 \times 10^4~\text{J}$

Act as heat sink, storing energy

$380~\text{J kg}^{-1}\text{ K}^{-1}$