4.3.2.2 - Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity

What does the increase in temperature of a system dependant on?

If the temperature of the system increases, this increase depends on the mass of the substance heated, the type of material and the energy input to the system

Give the formula for change in thermal energy.

Change in thermal energy = mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change

Give the units for all the

Change in thermal energy - in joules

Mass - in Kg

Specific heat capacity - J/Kg degrees celcisu

temperature - in degrees ceclsiu

Define specific heat capacity.

The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 Kg of a substance by 1 degree celcius