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What is heat |
A measurement of internal energy. It is measured on an absolute scale. |
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What is specific heat capacity |
All substances have it It is the energy needed to raise the temp of 1kg by 1 degree It's measured in joules per kg degree Celsius. |
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What happens when an object is heated |
Energy is transferred. The equation for this is Energy transferred = mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change |
