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Specific Heat

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Specific heat is the amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius.