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What does specific heat capacity refer to?

How well a substance stores heat

How much energy is needed to raise 1 kg of a substance by 1°C?

The specific heat capacity

What is the formula for change in thermal energy?

ΔE=m×c×Δθ\Delta E = m \times c \times \Delta \theta

What is the unit for change in thermal energy (ΔE\Delta E)?

Joules (J)

What is the unit for specific heat capacity (cc)?

J/kg°C

What is the unit for mass (mm) in the specific heat capacity formula?

Kilograms (kg)

What is the unit for temperature change (Δθ\Delta \theta)?

Degrees Celsius (°C)

What symbol represents specific heat capacity?

cc

What is the rearranged formula to calculate specific heat capacity?

c=ΔEm×Δθc = \frac{\Delta E}{m \times \Delta \theta}

What factors are involved in calculating change in thermal energy?

Material (via cc), mass, and temperature change

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