Specific Heat Q = mcΔT
Mass (g)
Material (c J/g·°C)
ΔT (°C)
Specific heat capacity (c) is the energy required to raise 1 gram of a substance by 1°C. Water's unusually high specific heat (4.184 J/g°C) is why oceans moderate Earth's climate.
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Tip: In cooking, dense materials like cast iron hold heat longer (large mc product) while thin aluminium pans heat and cool rapidly.
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Fun Fact
Water has the highest specific heat of any common liquid, making it the best coolant and responsible for coastal climates being milder than inland areas.
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