Specific Heat in Conduction Formulas

The Specific Heat is the amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius. And is denoted by c. Specific Heat is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K for Specific Heat Capacity. Note that the value of Specific Heat is always negative.

Conduction formulas that make use of Specific Heat

fxTotal Heat Transfer during Time IntervalGo

fxChange in Internal energy of Lumped bodyGo

fxTime taken to reach given temperatureGo

FAQ

What is the Specific Heat?

The Specific Heat is the amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius. Specific Heat is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K for Specific Heat Capacity. Note that the value of Specific Heat is always negative.

Can the Specific Heat be negative?

Yes, the Specific Heat, measured in Specific Heat Capacity can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Specific Heat?

Specific Heat is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K[J/(kg*K)] for Specific Heat Capacity. Joule per Kilogram per Celcius[J/(kg*K)], Kilojoule per Kilogram per K[J/(kg*K)], Kilojoule per Kilogram per Celcius[J/(kg*K)] are the few other units in which Specific Heat can be measured.

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