Define specific heat capacity.
Figure 1 shows some equipment used to determine the specific heat capacity of aluminium.
Figure 1
Complete the missing labels using words or phrases from the box below. Each option is used once.
Electric heater | Insulating container | Thermometer |
Figure 2 shows the reading before the heater was switched on. Figure 3 shows the reading at the end of the investigation.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Calculate the change in temperature.
change in temperature = ....................................°C
Calculate the specific heat capacity of aluminium.
The following information may be useful:
- Mass of block = 0.796 kg
- Energy supplied = 18 792 J
State the correct unit.
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