Practice Measuring Temperature Changes in Different Materials - 1.5 | Heat & Thermal Energy | IB IB MYP Grade 8 Grade 8 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is specific heat capacity?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the mass and temperature change.

Question 2

Easy

What is the specific heat capacity of water?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's significantly high compared to metals.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does specific heat capacity measure?

  • A) The amount of mass of a substance
  • B) The amount of thermal energy needed to change the temperature
  • C) The speed at which heat travels

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when you heat different materials.

Question 2

True or False: Water has a lower specific heat capacity than metals.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the properties of water compared to metals.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A 500 g sample of copper is heated with 3000 J of energy. Calculate the temperature change. (Specific heat = 390 J/kgΒ°C)

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make sure to convert grams to kilograms.

Question 2

If a house uses insulation with a low thermal conductivity, discuss how this choice reflects on heating costs and energy efficiency.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Link this to everyday scenarios like homes in winter months.

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