Practice - Measuring Temperature Changes in Different Materials
Practice Questions
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What is specific heat capacity?
💡 Hint: Focus on the mass and temperature change.
What is the specific heat capacity of water?
💡 Hint: It's significantly high compared to metals.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does specific heat capacity measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you heat different materials.
True or False: Water has a lower specific heat capacity than metals.
💡 Hint: Remember the properties of water compared to metals.
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Challenge Problems
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A 500 g sample of copper is heated with 3000 J of energy. Calculate the temperature change. (Specific heat = 390 J/kg°C)
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert grams to kilograms.
If a house uses insulation with a low thermal conductivity, discuss how this choice reflects on heating costs and energy efficiency.
💡 Hint: Link this to everyday scenarios like homes in winter months.
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