What is C in = mcΔt?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
c (lowercase) represents specific heat capacity the amount of energy reuired to raise the temperature of 1 gram (or 1 kg) of a substance by 1°C. Different materials have different specific heat capacities:
- Water: 4.18 J/g°C (very high)
- Iron: 0.45 J/g°C
- Copper: 0.39 J/g°C
Water's high specific heat capacity makes it excellent for temperature regulation.
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