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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?

It takes lots of energy to heat it up

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?

c=V×I×tm×Δθc = \frac{V \times I \times t}{m \times \Delta\theta}

What is the specific heat capacity of water?

4200 J/kg°C

What are the units of specific heat capacity?

J/kg°C

How often should temperature readings be taken in this practical?

Every 30 seconds

What happens to temperature when ice melts?

It stays at 0°C during melting

Why does temperature stay constant when ice melts?

Energy goes into changing state not temp

Which variable is measured using the electronic balance?

Mass (mm) of water

What type of graph should be plotted in this practical?

Temperature against time

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