Calculate heat energy, specific heat capacity, mass, or temperature change.
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Quick Reference
QHeat energy (Joules)
mMass (Kilograms)
cSpecific heat (J/kg路K)
螖TChange in temperature
Overview
Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of one kilogram of a substance by one degree Kelvin (or Celsius).
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The formula is Q = m * c * 螖T.
Specific heat (c) is measured in J/(kg路K) or J/(kg路掳C).
Temperature change (螖T) can be in Celsius or Kelvin, as the intervals are identical.
Water has a very high specific heat, which is why it's excellent for cooling systems.
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Fun Facts
"The oceans act as a massive heat sink for the Earth because of water's high specific heat."
"Metal pans heat up quickly because metals generally have low specific heat capacities."
"Dry air has a specific heat of about 1005 J/kg路K at room temperature."
