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The Heat Capacity is a physical property of matter, defined as the amount of heat to be supplied to a given mass of a material to produce a unit change in its temperature. Check FAQs
C=Massflight pathc∆T
C - Heat Capacity?Massflight path - Mass?c - Specific Heat Capacity?∆T - Change in Temperature?

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7.4E+6Edit=35.45Edit4.184Edit50Edit
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Heat Capacity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Heat Capacity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=Massflight pathc∆T
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=35.45kg4.184kJ/kg*K50K
Next Step Convert Units
C=35.45kg4184J/(kg*K)50K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=35.45418450
Next Step Evaluate
C=7416140J/K
LAST Step Rounding Answer
C=7.4E+6J/K

Heat Capacity Formula Elements

Variables
Heat Capacity
The Heat Capacity is a physical property of matter, defined as the amount of heat to be supplied to a given mass of a material to produce a unit change in its temperature.
Symbol: C
Measurement: Heat CapacityUnit: J/K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass
Mass is the quantity of matter in a body regardless of its volume or of any forces acting on it.
Symbol: Massflight path
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Heat Capacity is the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount.
Symbol: c
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: kJ/kg*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Change in Temperature
The Change in Temperature refers to the difference between the initial and final temperature.
Symbol: ∆T
Measurement: Temperature DifferenceUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Heat Capacity

​Go Heat Capacity given Specific Heat Capacity
C=cMassflight path

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How to Evaluate Heat Capacity?

Heat Capacity evaluator uses Heat Capacity = Mass*Specific Heat Capacity*Change in Temperature to evaluate the Heat Capacity, The Heat Capacity is a physical property of matter, defined as the amount of heat to be supplied to a given mass of a material to produce a unit change in its temperature. Heat Capacity is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Heat Capacity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Heat Capacity, enter Mass (Massflight path), Specific Heat Capacity (c) & Change in Temperature (∆T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Heat Capacity

What is the formula to find Heat Capacity?
The formula of Heat Capacity is expressed as Heat Capacity = Mass*Specific Heat Capacity*Change in Temperature. Here is an example- 7.4E+6 = 35.45*4184*50.
How to calculate Heat Capacity?
With Mass (Massflight path), Specific Heat Capacity (c) & Change in Temperature (∆T) we can find Heat Capacity using the formula - Heat Capacity = Mass*Specific Heat Capacity*Change in Temperature.
What are the other ways to Calculate Heat Capacity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Heat Capacity-
  • Heat Capacity=Specific Heat Capacity*MassOpenImg
Can the Heat Capacity be negative?
Yes, the Heat Capacity, measured in Heat Capacity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Heat Capacity?
Heat Capacity is usually measured using the Joule per Kelvin[J/K] for Heat Capacity. Joule per Fahrenheit[J/K], Joule per Celsius[J/K], Joule per Kilokelvin[J/K] are the few other units in which Heat Capacity can be measured.
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