Specific heat capacity (Edexcel GCSE Physics): Flashcards

How well a substance stores heat

Specific heat capacity

$\Delta E = m \times c \times \Delta \theta$

Change in thermal energy (in joules, J)

$J \cdot kg^{-1} \cdot °C^{-1}$ (joules per kg per °C)

Kilograms (kg)

Temperature change (in °C)

$c = \frac{\Delta E}{m \times \Delta \theta}$

Internal energy

Average internal energy of particles

Release lots of energy when cooling down

3 times (to get an average)