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What is specific heat capacity?

Energy to raise 1 kg by 1°C

What are the units of specific heat capacity?

J/kg°CJ/kg°C

Which materials need a lot of thermal energy to increase their temperature?

High specific heat capacity

What is the formula for calculating energy change using specific heat capacity?

E=mcΔTE = mc\Delta T

What are the units of ΔE\Delta E in the formula E=mcΔTE = mc\Delta T?

Joules (J)

What is the rearranged formula to find specific heat capacity in the practical?

c=ΔEm×Δθc = \frac{\Delta E}{m \times \Delta \theta}

How can you reduce thermal energy passing from the beaker into the air?

Use an insulator

How do you ensure all thermal energy passes into the oil?

Fully submerge the heater

How can you improve accuracy of temperature readings?

Use an electronic temperature probe

How do you ensure thermal energy spreads evenly through the oil?

Stir the oil

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