Required Practical: Investigating Insulation (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Definition of specific heat capacity
Definition of specific heat capacity
The energy needed to raise 1kg of substance by 1°C
Specific heat capacity equation
Specific heat capacity equation
in specific heat capacity equation
in specific heat capacity equation
Energy transferred (J)
in specific heat capacity equation
in specific heat capacity equation
Specific heat capacity (J/kg°C)
in specific heat capacity equation
in specific heat capacity equation
Temperature change (°C)
Factor affecting temp change: thermal energy
Factor affecting temp change: thermal energy
Amount of thermal energy supplied
Factor affecting temp change: mass
Factor affecting temp change: mass
Mass of the substance
Factor affecting temp change: substance
Factor affecting temp change: substance
What the substance is
Insulation practical error: starting temp
Insulation practical error: starting temp
Different starting temps lead to different heat loss rates
Insulation practical error: heat loss location
Insulation practical error: heat loss location
Heat lost through top/bottom of container
Insulation practical error: thermometer
Insulation practical error: thermometer
Random error when reading thermometer
Storage heater electricity usage time
Storage heater electricity usage time
At night (when it is cheaper)
Materials heated by storage heater
Materials heated by storage heater
Bricks or concrete blocks