Thermodynamics

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The Joule is the SI system unit for measuring heat:

The calorie is the heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 Celsius degree

1 BTU is the heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1 F

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Specific Heat

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of substance by one degree Celsius.

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Calculations Involving Specific Heat

s = Specific Heat Capacity

q = Heat lost or gained

T = Temperature change