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But it's dependent of the temperatureMiike012 said:Sorry I should make my self more clear. What is the specific heat of ice at a temperature T in that interval[-273.15,-10) and (10,0] (T is In deg celc) .
Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius. It is measured in units of joules per gram per degree Celsius (J/g°C).
The specific heat of a substance is affected by its mass, temperature, and molecular structure. Substances with more complex molecular structures tend to have higher specific heats.
Specific heat is used in a variety of ways in everyday life. It is used in cooking to determine the ideal cooking time and temperature for different foods. It is also used in industries such as HVAC and refrigeration to design efficient heating and cooling systems.
Specific heat and heat capacity are closely related but have slightly different meanings. Specific heat refers to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius, while heat capacity refers to the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of an entire sample of a substance by one degree Celsius.
Water's specific heat is important because it is significantly higher than most other substances. This means that water can absorb a lot of heat without a significant increase in temperature, making it a stable environment for living organisms. It also allows water to act as a natural buffer, regulating the temperature of the Earth's oceans and maintaining a relatively stable climate.