Energy changes in systems (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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What is specific heat capacity?
What is specific heat capacity?
Energy to raise 1 kg of material by 1°C
Water's specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
Water's specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
4200
Equation for thermal energy change
Equation for thermal energy change
in thermal energy equation
in thermal energy equation
Change in thermal energy (J)
in thermal energy equation
in thermal energy equation
Mass of material (kg)
in thermal energy equation
in thermal energy equation
Specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
in thermal energy equation
in thermal energy equation
Change in temperature (°C)
Air's specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
Air's specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
1005
Aluminium's specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
Aluminium's specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
900
Concrete's specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
Concrete's specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
880
Equation to find from , ,
Equation to find from , ,
Why is water good for heating systems?
Why is water good for heating systems?
High specific heat capacity