Physics GCSE
J/kg °C
What J/kg °C means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of J/kg °C
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The unit of specific heat capacity, carrying the whole definition: joules, per kilogram, per degree Celsius.
Topics that use J/kg °C
Related terms
- choosing materials
- internal energy
- material choice
- specific heat capacity
- high specific heat capacity
- mass and temperature rise
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