Determination of specific heat of solids

To determine the specific heat capacity in experiment P2.3.2.1, various materials in particle form are weighed, heated in steam to the temperature ϑ₁ and poured into a weighed-out quantity of water with the temperature ϑ₂. After careful stirring, heat exchange ensures that the particles and the water have the same temperature ϑ_m. The heat quantity released by the particles:

is equal to the quantity absorbed by the water

The specific heat capacity of water c₂ is assumed as a given. The temperature ϑ₁ corresponds to the temperature of the steam. Therefore, the specific heat quantity c₁ can be calculated from the measurement quantities ϑ₂, ϑ_m, m₁ and m₂.