Specific heat capacity

• Science
• Physics
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

Specific heat capacity

What is the unit for specific heat capacity?

1. J/kg°C
2. °C/Jkg
3. kg/J°C
4. J/°Ckg

What is the purpose of the practical to determine specific heat capacity?

1. To measure the volume of the substance
2. To measure the energy required to change the temperature
3. To measure the density of the substance
4. To measure the mass of the substance

Which material has a higher specific heat capacity?

1. Aluminum
2. Iron
3. Water
4. Copper

What was the independent variable in the specific heat capacity practical

1. Type of liquid
2. Temperature of liquid
3. Energy provided
4. Amount of liquid used

What was the dependent variable in the specific heat capacity practical

1. Type of liquid
2. Temperature of liquid
3. Energy provided
4. Amount of liquid used

What are the control variables in the specific heat capacity practical

1. Type of liquid
2. Temperature of liquid
3. Energy provided
4. Amount of liquid used

How long do we leave the electric heater on for?

1. 5 days
2. 5 months
3. 5 weeks
4. 5 days

How do we measure the current?

1. With a voltmeter
2. With an ammeter

What do we measure voltage with?

1. With a voltmeter
2. With an ammeter

Before you turn the electric heater on what do you have to do?

1. Take the start temperature
2. Check the plug

Set up equipment

Take the start temperature

Take the end temperature

Measure the voltage and current

Find the power using voltage and current

Switch on the electric heater for 5mins

Change for a different liquid and repeat

Calculate specific heat capacity

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7

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