10.6.1 - What is Heat Capacity?
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What is the heat capacity of a 1 kg block of wood with a specific heat capacity of 0.5 J/g°C?
💡 Hint: Convert kg to grams and then apply the formula.
If a substance has a specific heat capacity of 4.18 J/g°C, what does this mean?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of specific heat capacity.
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What does heat capacity measure?
💡 Hint: Focus on the 'heat required' aspect.
True or False: Heat capacity depends only on the mass of substance.
💡 Hint: Remember both mass and material type are important.
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A 3 kg block of glass has a specific heat capacity of 0.84 J/g°C. If it absorbs 2100 J of heat, what is the change in temperature?
💡 Hint: Use the rearranged equation for ΔT.
Explain why ocean water has a moderating effect on coastal climates.
💡 Hint: Think how the ocean's temperature changes compared to land.
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