2007-06-10 10:09:17 · 4 answers · asked by .... 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It is the amount of energy required (in Joules) to raise the sample's temperature by 1 degree (Kelvin - which is equal to 1 degree Centigrade) per gram of mass.
2007-06-10 10:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by mant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The increasing heat content per degree increase in temperature per unit mass
2007-06-10 17:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Specific Heat is the heat added to or removed from a substance in order to increase or decrease its TEMPERATURE, with NO change in STATE.
This is found by S.H. x mass x ÎT = kJ/kg/°C (J/g/°C)
or, cal/g/°C (kcal/kg/°C)
(Also Btu/lb/°F)
2007-06-10 17:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Norrie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_heat
It is the amount of heat energy needed in a body of matter to change the temperature, per unit mass.
2007-06-10 17:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋