Calculating specific heat capacity (∆E = m c ∆θ)
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- Q1Which of the following is the correct unit used for temperature change?Celsius (C)Fahrenheit (F)joules (J)degrees Celsius (°C)degrees (°)30s
- Q2Why does having thick carpets help people save money on heating bills?They are good thermal conductors.They are poor thermal conductors and reduce heat loss to the ground.Heat rises to the top of a house.They are much more comfortable than hard surfaces.This is the only place energy can escape from a house.30s
- Q3Which of the following is the correct unit for specific heat capacity?J/kg °CJ/kgJJ/°C°C/kg30s
- Q4Three identical kettles are used to heat water from the same starting temperature. Kettle A contains 0.5 kg, kettle B contains 1.0 kg and kettle C contains 1.5 kg. Which statements are correct?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s
- Q5Which of the following has the largest store of thermal energy?A bath full of hot water at 30°C.A bath full of warm water at 20°C.A bath full of cold water at 5°C.A glass of fizzy pop at a temperature of 4°C.A cup of tea at a temperature of 80°C.30s
- Q6A small piece of red-hot metal is dropped into a large bucket of water. Which of the following statements are correct?Users sort answers between categoriesSorting30s