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what is specific heat capacity & it is is measured?


Adil rafiq 9th May, 2022
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Prachi Panda 9th May, 2022

Hello,

The specific heat capacity is defined as the quantity of heat (J) absorbed per unit mass (kg) of the material when its temperature increases 1 K (or 1 °C), and its units are J/(kg K) or J/(kg °C).

It is calculated by measuring the heat capacity of a sample of the substance, usually with a calorimeter, and dividing by the sample's mass .

Thank you.

Sakshi Sharma 9th May, 2022

Good evening aspirant ,

As per your query , Specific heat capacity is refers to the quantity of heat which is measured in joule (J) absorbed per unit mass (kg) of the substance when it's temperature rises 1 K ( 1°C ).

It's units are J / (kg K) , J / ( kg °C ) .

Now , come to the measuring point so it is measured by measuring the heat capacity of a sample of the substance , usually with a calorimeter and dividing by the substance mass.

Cp = q / ( m.T )

Where , Cp = specific heat , m = mass in grams

q = the energy lost or gained

T = change in temperature


I hope this solution helps you.

Good luck !!

piyush singh 9th May, 2022

Hello, I hope you are doing well

Specific heat capacity refers to a material’s heat capacity divided by the mass, which tells us the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram by one degree Celsius (or one Kelvin).

Specific heat capacity units are usually joules per gram-kelvin.

To calculate a material's heat capacity, the following equation applies:

c p =  q / (m   T)

Where c p =  specific heat, m = mass in grams, q  =   the energy lost or gained, and T = change in temperature

Hope this helps.

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