Heat Capacity

Heat capacity is a measure of how much heat energy a substance can absorb before its temperature rises by a certain amount. Every material has a different heat capacity: some, like water, can absorb a lot of heat with only a small temperature change, while others, like metals, heat up quickly with less energy. This property is important in everyday situations, such as cooking and climate science, as it affects how materials respond to temperature changes. Heat capacity helps us understand how substances store and transfer heat, influencing everything from weather patterns to industrial processes.