Water Equivalent Formula

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Water equivalent of a substance is the amount of water that would absorb the same amount of heat as the substance per degree rise in temperature. Check FAQs
s=Mwc
s - Water equivalent?Mw - Mass of Water?c - Specific Heat?

Water Equivalent Example

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Here is how the Water Equivalent equation looks like.

6Edit=0.05Edit120Edit
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Water Equivalent Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
s=Mwc
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s=0.05kg120J/(kg*K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s=0.05120
LAST Step Evaluate
s=6kg

Water Equivalent Formula Elements

Variables
Water equivalent
Water equivalent of a substance is the amount of water that would absorb the same amount of heat as the substance per degree rise in temperature.
Symbol: s
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass of Water
Mass of water is the total mass of water.
Symbol: Mw
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat
The Specific Heat is the amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius.
Symbol: c
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: J/(kg*K)
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Water Equivalent?

Water Equivalent evaluator uses Water Equivalent = Mass of Water*Specific Heat to evaluate the Water equivalent, Water Equivalent formula is defined as a method to express the thermal capacity of a substance in terms of the equivalent mass of water, facilitating comparisons of heat transfer and energy storage in thermodynamic processes. Water equivalent is denoted by s symbol.

How to evaluate Water Equivalent using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Water Equivalent, enter Mass of Water (Mw) & Specific Heat (c) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Water Equivalent

What is the formula to find Water Equivalent?
The formula of Water Equivalent is expressed as Water Equivalent = Mass of Water*Specific Heat. Here is an example- 6 = 0.05*120.
How to calculate Water Equivalent?
With Mass of Water (Mw) & Specific Heat (c) we can find Water Equivalent using the formula - Water Equivalent = Mass of Water*Specific Heat.
Can the Water Equivalent be negative?
No, the Water Equivalent, measured in Weight cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Water Equivalent?
Water Equivalent is usually measured using the Kilogram[kg] for Weight. Gram[kg], Milligram[kg], Ton (Metric)[kg] are the few other units in which Water Equivalent can be measured.
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