Answered

Looking for reliable answers? Westonci.ca is the ultimate Q&A platform where experts share their knowledge on various topics. Get immediate and reliable answers to your questions from a community of experienced experts on our platform. Our platform offers a seamless experience for finding reliable answers from a network of knowledgeable professionals.

Can someone explain the equation
Q = M C delta T
or Q = MCΔT

Thanks!

Sagot :

Q = heat energy , m=mass , c=specific heat , delta T= change in temperature

as you know heat is a form of energy which is usually measured in Joules according to the SI. and also we usually use kilograms for mass.

so you need to know the mass, specific heat, and change in temperature in order to find out the heat energy :)
omar2oxford
Q is the quantity of heat energy used to change the temperature of specific mass of certain matter
M is the mass of matter u wanna to change its temperature
C is the specific heat, each substance has its own "C" as specific heat is the quantity of heat to change mass of 1 kg by 1 kalvin deg.
ΔT is the the difference in temp. from and to how much u wanna to change the temp. of your matter 
so if u wanna to change 1L water (for example) which = to 1kg
u wanna to increase its temp. by 2 degrees 
and the "c" is ≈ 4200 then 
the quantity of energy u need to do that is = MCΔT = 1*4200*2 = 8400
Thank you for your visit. We're committed to providing you with the best information available. Return anytime for more. Thanks for stopping by. We strive to provide the best answers for all your questions. See you again soon. We're here to help at Westonci.ca. Keep visiting for the best answers to your questions.