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Heat Transfer Formula

The amount of heat required to change the temperature of a substance.

Formula

Q = mcΔT

Discipline: Thermodynamics. Result unit: J.

Variables and units

  • Q — Heat (J): Heat energy
  • m — Mass (kg): Mass of the substance
  • c — Specific Heat Capacity (J/(kg·K)): Specific heat capacity
  • ΔT — Temperature Change (K): Temperature change