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Heat capacity © Siemens Stiftung 2016 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

Heat capacity

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Information sheet:
Heat capacity is introduced as a physical substance variable and the associated measurement method, calorimetry, is presented.

Available in: English, Spanish (CREA), German
Type of media: Text
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Last update: 2016-12-08
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This medium is made available under a CC BY-SA 4.0 international license.

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Media package:
Experimento | 10+: A2 Storing heat
Description:
First, the information sheet gives a general definition of heat capacity. Then it goes into the special status of water’s heat capacity and presents a measurement method for heat capacities, known as calorimetry. In conclusion, it points out the significance of heat capacity for heat stores.
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Chemistry; Physics; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school
Keywords:
Heat; State of aggregation; Water
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2016
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