Changes in Energy (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is specific heat capacity?
What is specific heat capacity?
Energy to raise 1 kg by 1°C
What are the units of specific heat capacity?
What are the units of specific heat capacity?
J/kg°C
Which letter denotes specific heat capacity?
Which letter denotes specific heat capacity?
Materials with high specific heat capacity require what to increase temperature?
Materials with high specific heat capacity require what to increase temperature?
More thermal energy
What is the formula for calculating change in thermal energy?
What is the formula for calculating change in thermal energy?
In the formula , what does represent?
In the formula , what does represent?
Change in thermal energy (J)
How much energy raises 2 kg water (c = 4,200 J/kg°C) from 20°C to 30°C?
How much energy raises 2 kg water (c = 4,200 J/kg°C) from 20°C to 30°C?
84,000 J
Why is insulating material used around the block in the experiment?
Why is insulating material used around the block in the experiment?
To minimize heat loss
What formula calculates the power of the heater?
What formula calculates the power of the heater?
What formula calculates energy transferred to the block?
What formula calculates energy transferred to the block?
Why is water effective for use in cooling systems and radiators?
Why is water effective for use in cooling systems and radiators?
High specific heat capacity
Why do metal utensils heat up quickly?
Why do metal utensils heat up quickly?
Low specific heat capacity
