10.4.2 - Formula for Sensible Heat
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Define sensible heat.
💡 Hint: Think about temperatures changing.
What is the formula for calculating sensible heat?
💡 Hint: Recall the three components of the formula.
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What does sensible heat refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you heat water without boiling it.
True or False: Sensible heat can cause phase changes in a substance.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during melting versus heating.
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Calculate the heat required to raise the temperature of 2.5 kg of oil from 20°C to 60°C if the specific heat capacity of the oil is 2 J/g°C.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert weights consistently before using the formula.
A substance requires 5000 J to increase its temperature by 10°C. What is the specific heat capacity if its mass is 2 kg?
💡 Hint: Rearrange the formula to solve for specific heat capacity.
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