The equation Q = msΔT (not Q = msT) represents the heat transfer in a system, where: Q is the heat transferred, m is the mass of the substance being heated or cooled, s is the specific heat capacity of the substance, ΔT is the change in temperature.
In this equation, heat transfer (Q) is not directly dependent on time. The equation simply calculates the amount of heat transferred during a change in temperature, assuming a constant specific heat capacity.
The specific heat capacity (s) of a substance represents the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of the substance by one degree Celsius (or Kelvin). It is a material property that remains constant for a given substance under specified conditions.
The equation does not take into account the time it takes for the temperature change to occur. It only provides information about the quantity of heat transferred during the temperature change.
If you introduce the element of time into the equation, you would need additional information such as the rate of heat transfer or the power input/output, which relates to the amount of heat transferred per unit time (expressed in units such as watts or BTU/h).
So, while the equation Q = msΔT is useful for determining the amount of heat transferred during a temperature change, it does not directly incorporate the element of time in the calculation.