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Heat is a form of energy that can cause changes in temperature or state, measured in joules. The specific heat capacity of a material is the heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1°C or 1K, with water having a high specific heat capacity of 4200 J/kgK. Calorimeters are used to measure heat quantities, and experiments must minimize heat loss to ensure accurate results.
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