How to Calculate Changes in Thermal Energy

Q=m x (delta)T x Cp

Q=change in thermal energy

m=mass

(delta)T=change in temperature (Tf-Ti)

Cp=specific heat of substance

Example:

32 gram silver spoon

60(degrees)C to 20(degrees)C

Q=m x (delta)T x Cp

Q=.032 x -40(degress)C x 235j/kg.k

Q=-300.8