Heat capacity and specific heat

Heating a body requires energy, and the amount depends on the mass and the material. This section introduces heat capacity, specific heat and the fundamental equation of calorimetry $Q = m\,c\,\Delta T$, the historical link between the calorie and the joule, and the calorimetric balance of mixtures used to find the equilibrium temperature.

• Heat capacity and specific heat
• The calorie and the joule
• The calorimetric equation of mixtures