What property of a substance does sensible heat affect?

Sensible heat is the type of heat that causes a change in temperature of a substance without causing a change in its phase or state. When heat is added or removed, the energy of the substance increases or decreases, leading to a change in temperature. This can be observed in various practical scenarios, such as heating water in a pot where the temperature gradually rises as heat is applied.

In contrast, other properties such as pressure and density may be influenced indirectly by the temperature change resulting from sensible heat, but they do not directly represent the action of sensible heat itself. Additionally, while phase changes (like melting or boiling) involve latent heat rather than sensible heat, it is important to note that sensible heat does not contribute to any change in the state of the substance; it solely affects temperature.

Thus, focusing on the definition and behavior of sensible heat clarifies that its primary effect is on the temperature of the substance.