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Heat Energy Absorption Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the total amount of heat energy absorbed by a mass is:

$Q = m \cdot C \cdot \Delta T$

Where:

Q is the total amount of heat energy absorbed (Joules, J)
m is the mass (kilograms, kg)
C is the specific heat of the material (Joules per kilogram per degree Celsius, J/kg°C)
$\Delta T$ is the change in temperature (degrees Celsius, °C)

What is Heat Absorption?

Heat absorption is the process of a material increasing in temperature due to it taking energy from a higher temperature material or solution. The methods of heat transfer include conduction, convection, and radiation.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following:

Mass (m): 2 kg
Specific Heat (C): 4.18 J/kg°C (specific heat of water)
Change in Temperature (ΔT): 10°C

Step 1: Calculate the heat energy absorbed:

$Q = m \cdot C \cdot \Delta T = 2 \cdot 4.18 \cdot 10 = 83.6 \text{ J}$

Therefore, the heat energy absorbed is 83.6 Joules.