Specific Heat in Thermodynamics Formulas

Specific Heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one Kelvin), measuring the material’s ability to absorb heat energy. 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.

Thermodynamics formulas that make use of Specific Heat

fxWater EquivalentGo

FAQ

What is the Specific Heat?

Specific Heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one Kelvin), measuring the material’s ability to absorb heat energy. 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.

Let Others Know

✖

Facebook

Twitter

Copied!