Question

Compute the specific heat capacity you require 6000J of heat in order to get the temperature of body of a mass 1000g raised by 10degree celcius

Answer 1

Explanation:

While deciding the unit for heat (which is calorie), the temperature interval chosen is 14.5oC-15.5oC.

We know that the amount of heat released or absorbed by a body is given as

ΔQ=msΔT∆Q=ms∆T

Now, we also know that one calorie is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water through 1oC. Thus, for 1 calorie of heat energy, the specific heat capacity of water should be 1 cal g-1 oC-1. It is found experimentally that the specific heat capacity of water is 1 cal g-1 oC-1 when the temperature range is 14.5oC-15.5oC.