is there a difference between heat capacity and specific heat capacity, or are they the same thing?

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Heat capacity is the total amount of heat that can be stored, specific heat capacity is the amount of heat stored per unit mass.

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Heat capacity and specific heat capacity are related but not the same thing.

Heat capacity refers to the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of an entire object or system by a certain amount. It represents the overall ability of an object to store and exchange thermal energy.

Specific heat capacity, on the other hand, refers to the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance per unit mass. It is a property of substances that quantifies their ability to retain or release heat energy.

To calculate heat capacity, you need to consider the mass of the entire object or system. It is calculated using the following formula:

Heat capacity = mass × specific heat capacity

Specific heat capacity, represented by the symbol "c" or "C", is a physical property unique to each substance and can usually be found in reference tables. It is expressed in units of J/(kg°C) or J/(g°C) depending on the unit system used.

In summary, heat capacity refers to the overall ability of an object or system to store thermal energy, while specific heat capacity refers to the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance per unit mass.