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There are many different kinds of plastic, so there would be no "fixed" latent heat of vaporization. Additionally, heating most plastics would not cause them to vaporize. They would burn in the presence of air (oxygen), or pyrolize in an inert atmosphere. Plastics won't generally change from a liquid to a gas like water becomes steam when it is hot enough. The heat will cause chemical changes in the plastic, and it will cease to be what it was in the beginning.
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What is relation between heat capacity and specific heat capacity?
Heat capacity is the total amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by a given amount, while specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius. Specific heat capacity is a property intrinsic to the substance, while heat capacity depends on the amount of the substance present. The heat capacity of a substance is the product of its specific heat capacity and its mass.
What instrument can be used to calculate specific heat capacity?
A calorimeter is commonly used to calculate specific heat capacity. This device measures the heat transfer in a system when a material undergoes a temperature change, allowing for the determination of specific heat capacity.
How do you work out specific heat capacity in physics?
To determine specific heat capacity in physics, you can use the formula Q = mcΔT, where Q represents heat transferred, m is the mass of the substance, c is the specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the change in temperature. By rearranging the formula to solve for c, you can find the specific heat capacity of the substance.
Dimensional formula for heat capacity and specific heat capacity?
The dimensional formula for heat capacity is [M L^2 T^-2 K^-1] and for specific heat capacity is [M L^2 T^-2 Θ^-1].
What is the specific heat capacity of ceramic?
The specific heat capacity of ceramics can vary depending on the type of ceramic material. However, in general, the specific heat capacity of ceramics ranges from about 700 to 1000 J/kg·K.
