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Specific Heat Capacity (Q = mcΔT)

Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance per unit of mass. Different materials require different amounts of heat to change temperature.

  • Q: Heat energy added or removed (Joules).
  • m: Mass of the substance (kg).
  • c: Specific heat capacity (J/kg·°C).
  • ΔT: Change in temperature (Final - Initial).

For example, water has a high specific heat capacity, which is why it stays warm longer than metal.