Energy Formulas

In this unit there are a few formulas that are used to decipher the energy transfer in certain systems. One formula that is frequently used in this unit is Q= MCAT, this formula is used to be manipulated o find out specific information regarding energy. Q stands for heat or energy in Joules, M is mass in grams, C is heat in Celsius, and AT is the change in temperature.  This formula can be practically manipulated for any question in this unit. Here is a link to a practice problem..............Q= MCAT Practice. There is also another formula that can be used to used to different substances and or objects releasing energy, in which they are set equal to each other. This formula is -MCAT = +MCAT the positive and the negative is for deciphering who is gaining and who is losing energy. These formulas can be manipulated like the basic MCAT to find certain variables.


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http://www.cbhs.k12.nf.ca/adrianyoung/Thermo2.pdf