Heat

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Heat

Heat is the energy transferred between bodies due to temperature difference.

### Formula

$$Q=mc\Delta T$$

### Terminologies

- Q β†’ Heat supplied.

- m β†’ Mass of substance.

- c β†’ Specific heat capacity.

- Ξ”T β†’ Change in temperature.

### SI Unit

$$Joule(J)$$

### Conditions / Special Cases

Heat flows from higher temperature to lower temperature.

### Usage

- Used in calorimetry and heat transfer problems.

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