Required practical - Specific heat capacity (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What does specific heat capacity mean?
What does specific heat capacity mean?
Energy to heat 1 kg by 1°C
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
About 4200 J/kg°C
Why is water good at storing thermal energy?
Why is water good at storing thermal energy?
It has a high specific heat capacity
What is the electric heater used for in this practical?
What is the electric heater used for in this practical?
To provide the energy source
Why do you need an electronic balance in this practical?
Why do you need an electronic balance in this practical?
For precise mass measurements
What must you record from the power supply?
What must you record from the power supply?
Voltage (V) and current (I)
How often should you take temperature readings?
How often should you take temperature readings?
Every 30 seconds
Why should you use insulation around the beaker?
Why should you use insulation around the beaker?
To stop heat escaping to surroundings
How should you read the thermometer to avoid parallax errors?
How should you read the thermometer to avoid parallax errors?
At eye level
What is the formula for specific heat capacity?
What is the formula for specific heat capacity?
What does give you in the formula?
What does give you in the formula?
Total electrical energy transferred
What happens to temperature when ice melts?
What happens to temperature when ice melts?
Temperature stays constant
Where does the energy go during ice melting?
Where does the energy go during ice melting?
Breaking bonds between water molecules
What is latent heat of fusion?
What is latent heat of fusion?
Energy to change state without temp change
If 28,800 J heats 0.5 kg of liquid from 20°C to 50°C, what is ?
If 28,800 J heats 0.5 kg of liquid from 20°C to 50°C, what is ?
1920 J/kg°C