Specific Heat Capacity
E = mcΔT
Energy (J) = Mass (kg) × Specific Heat Capacity (J/kg°C) × Temperature change (°C)
Rearranged: c = E ÷ (m × ΔT)
Rearranged: c = E ÷ (m × ΔT)
Temperature vs Time
Setup
Current Readings
Time
0 s
Energy Supplied
0 J
Temperature
20.0 °C
ΔT
0.0 °C
Calculated c
— J/kg°C
Results & Comparison
| Material | P (W) | t (s) | E (J) | ΔT (°C) | Measured c | Actual c |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Instructions:
- Select a material from the dropdown
- Set the heater Power using the slider
- Click Start to begin heating
- Watch the temperature rise and observe the graph
- Click Save Result to record the measured value of c
- Click Reset and repeat with a different material
- Think: Why does water heat up much more slowly than lead?
Result saved!