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What does specific heat capacity refer to?

How well a substance stores heat

What is specific heat capacity defined as?

Energy to raise 1 kg by 1°C

Which formula calculates change in thermal energy?

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

What are the units for change in thermal energy (ΔE\Delta E)?

Joules (J)

What are the units for specific heat capacity (cc)?

J/kg°C

What are the units for mass (mm) in the formula?

Kilograms (kg)

What are the units for temperature change (Δθ\Delta \theta)?

Degrees Celsius (°C)

What does the symbol ΔE\Delta E represent?

Change in thermal energy

What does the symbol cc represent in the formula?

Specific heat capacity

What is the rearranged formula to calculate cc?

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

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