Specific Heat in Electric Heating Formulas

Specific Heat is defined as the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount. And is denoted by S_heat. 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 positive.

Electric Heating formulas that make use of Specific Heat

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FAQ

What is the Specific Heat?

Specific Heat is defined as the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount. 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 positive.

Can the Specific Heat be negative?

No, the Specific Heat, measured in Specific Heat Capacity cannot 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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