specific heat formula

Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius (or Kelvin) per unit mass. The formula is \( Q = mc\Delta T \), where \(Q\) is the heat added, \(m\) is the mass, \(c\) is the specific heat capacity, and \(\Delta T\) is the temperature change. This relationship helps us understand how different materials respond to heat: materials with high specific heat can absorb or release more heat with less temperature change, making them good for heat regulation.