Physics Laboratory Experiments
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Author: Jerry D. Wilson, Cecilia A. Hernández-Hall
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 20, Problem 1ASA
To determine
The difference between the specific heat and heat capacity.
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Answer to Problem 1ASA
The specific heat is the heat capacity of the substance to one kilogram mass.
Explanation of Solution
The heat needed to increase the temperature of unit mass of substance by one degree is referred as the specific heat of the substance. And the SI unit for specific heat is
The ratio of the change in heat absorbed by the substance over the change in temperature is referred as heat capacity. The SI unit of heat capacity is
The specific heat is the heat capacity of the substance to one kilogram mass.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the specific heat is the heat capacity of the substance to one kilogram mass.
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