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Energy calculation using the formula E = m × c × ΔT determines the thermal energy required to change the temperature of a substance. This fundamental physics equation is essential for understanding heat transfer and thermodynamics.
The calculator uses the energy calculation formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a given mass by a specific temperature change, considering the material's specific heat capacity.
Details: Accurate energy calculations are crucial for engineering applications, heating system design, material science research, and understanding thermal processes in various industrial and scientific contexts.
Tips: Enter mass in kilograms, specific heat capacity in J/kg·K, and temperature change in kelvin. All values must be positive numbers greater than zero for accurate calculations.
Q1: What is specific heat capacity?
A: Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of a substance by 1 kelvin.
Q2: Why use kelvin for temperature change?
A: Kelvin is used because it's an absolute temperature scale where 0 K represents absolute zero, making it ideal for thermodynamic calculations.
Q3: Can I use celsius instead of kelvin?
A: For temperature changes (ΔT), celsius and kelvin have the same magnitude, so you can use celsius values since ΔT in °C equals ΔT in K.
Q4: What are typical specific heat values?
A: Water: 4184 J/kg·K, Aluminum: 897 J/kg·K, Iron: 449 J/kg·K, Copper: 385 J/kg·K.
Q5: When is this formula applicable?
A: This formula applies when there is no phase change (melting, boiling, etc.) and for relatively small temperature ranges where specific heat remains constant.