1. The Specific Heat Capacity
How much energy it takes to raise the temperature for 1.0 g of a substance by 1° C is called the specific heat capacity
We can find out how much energy is needed to change an objects temperature with this equation:

2. Q is bigger Effects of Mass on Heat Large object = mcΔT Smaller object
Q is smaller
Think of boiling water for tea or cooking, more water means more time and energy
Hot water tanks at home
Conclusion: bigger objects need more energy to raise their temperature

3. Q is bigger Effect of SHC on Heat Large Specific Heat = mcΔT
Smaller Specific Heat
= mcΔT
Q is smaller
4.18 J/g·°C
0.32 J/g·°C
Conclusion: bigger SHC need more energy to raise their temperature by the same amount

4. Effect of Temp Change on Heat
Large Temp Change
= mcΔT
Q is bigger
Smaller Temp change
= mcΔT
Q is smaller
Conclusion: bigger SHC need more energy to raise their temperature by the same amount