The formula you provided is for calculating heat energy (Q) absorbed or released by a substance, where:
- \( Q \) = heat energy in joules (J)
- \( M \) = mass of the substance in kilograms (kg)
- \( C \) = specific heat capacity of the substance in joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/kg·°C)
- \( \Delta t \) = change in temperature in degrees Celsius (°C), calculated as \( \Delta t = T_{\text{final}} - T_{\text{initial}} \)
To isolate each variable, you can rearrange the equation as follows:
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To find \( M \) (mass): \[ M = \frac{Q}{C \times \Delta t} \]
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To find \( C \) (specific heat capacity): \[ C = \frac{Q}{M \times \Delta t} \]
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To find \( \Delta t \) (change in temperature): \[ \Delta t = \frac{Q}{M \times C} \]
You can use these rearranged equations to solve for any unknown variable if you have the values for the other three variables. Just plug in the known values to calculate the unknown.
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