Specific Heat Capacity

• Heat is a form of energy. It is measured in Joules.
• Heat refers to the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object or substance
• Temperature is measured in Celsius and refers to how hot or cold a substance is
• Temperature is the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.
• Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1 degree
• When something heats up it absorbs heat energy
• When something cools down it loses heat energy
• Calculation specific heat capacity can be inaccurate due to the heater not being 100% efficient and some heat energy being lost to surroundings
• Electrical energy can be calculated using a Joulemeter
• Normal body temperature is 37 degrees