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Question
Write the expression for the heat energy Q received by the substance when m kg of substance of specific heat capacity c Jkg-1 k-1 is heated through Δt° C.
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Solution
Expression for heat Received
Q = Mass of substance × Specific heat capacity × Rise in temperature
Q = m × c × Δt = mc Δt J
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