The final temperature (T_final) of a substance or system after a specific heat transfer process can be calculated using the first law of thermodynamics, which accounts for the conservation of energy.
The formula for calculating the final temperature due to heat transfer can be defined as:
- Q is the heat energy transferred, typically measured in joules (J) or other energy units.
- m is the mass of the substance, typically measured in kilograms (kg) or other mass units.
- c is the specific heat capacity of the substance, typically measured in joules per kilogram per degree Celsius (J/(kg·°C)) or other specific heat capacity units.
- ΔT is the change in temperature, typically measured in degrees Celsius (°C) or Kelvin (K).