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Which unit is typically used to measure specific heat capacity?
Which unit is typically used to measure specific heat capacity?
- Joules per meter per Kelvin
- Kilograms per joule per degree Celsius
- Meters per joule per Kelvin
- Joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (correct)
Which substance has a relatively high specific heat capacity?
Which substance has a relatively high specific heat capacity?
- Water (correct)
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Iron
What is the formula used to calculate the heat energy involved when changing the temperature of a substance?
What is the formula used to calculate the heat energy involved when changing the temperature of a substance?
- Q = mc^2
- Q = mcΔT (correct)
- Q = mΔT/c
- Q = mc