Required practical - Specific heat capacity (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What does specific heat capacity tell us?
What does specific heat capacity tell us?
Energy to heat 1 kg by 1°C
What does it mean that water has a high specific heat capacity?
What does it mean that water has a high specific heat capacity?
It takes lots of energy to heat it up
Why is insulation used around the beaker in this practical?
Why is insulation used around the beaker in this practical?
To stop heat escaping to surroundings
Which formula is used to calculate specific heat capacity?
Which formula is used to calculate specific heat capacity?
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
4200 J/kg°C
What are the units of specific heat capacity?
What are the units of specific heat capacity?
J/kg°C
How often should temperature readings be taken in this practical?
How often should temperature readings be taken in this practical?
Every 30 seconds
What happens to temperature when ice melts?
What happens to temperature when ice melts?
It stays at 0°C during melting
Why does temperature stay constant when ice melts?
Why does temperature stay constant when ice melts?
Energy goes into changing state not temp
Which variable is measured using the electronic balance?
Which variable is measured using the electronic balance?
Mass () of water
What type of graph should be plotted in this practical?
What type of graph should be plotted in this practical?
Temperature against time
