Required Practical: Investigating Insulation (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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In the insulation investigation, what measures the temperature of the hot water?
In the insulation investigation, what measures the temperature of the hot water?
A thermometer
What is wrapped around the container in the insulation investigation?
What is wrapped around the container in the insulation investigation?
Insulating material
What two variables can be investigated in this practical?
What two variables can be investigated in this practical?
Material type or thickness
What is recorded over a period of time in this investigation?
What is recorded over a period of time in this investigation?
Temperature
Why can different starting temperatures cause errors?
Why can different starting temperatures cause errors?
Different rates of heat loss
Where can heat be lost from the container, causing an error?
Where can heat be lost from the container, causing an error?
Top or bottom
What type of error can occur when reading the thermometer?
What type of error can occur when reading the thermometer?
Random error
What is the specific heat capacity of a substance?
What is the specific heat capacity of a substance?
Energy to raise 1kg by 1°C
Which formula represents specific heat capacity?
Which formula represents specific heat capacity?
In , what are the units of mass ?
In , what are the units of mass ?
kg
0.2kg of water cools from 50°C to 30°C. If J/kg°C, find using .
0.2kg of water cools from 50°C to 30°C. If J/kg°C, find using .
16800 J
When does a storage heater use electricity?
When does a storage heater use electricity?
At night when it is cheaper