Calculating specific heat capacity (∆Q = m c ∆θ)
Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Combined Science Edexcel Higher
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- Q1Which of the following is the correct unit used for temperature change?Fahrenheit (F)degrees Celsius (°C)joules (J)Celsius (C)degrees (°)30s
- Q2Why does using thick carpets save people money on heating bills?They are much more comfortable than hard surfaces.This is the only place energy can escape from a house.Heat rises to the top of a house.They are poor thermal conductors and reduce heat loss to the ground.They are good thermal conductors.30s
- Q3Which of the following is the correct unit for specific heat capacity?J/kg °CJJ/°CJ/kg°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 cold water at 5°C.A glass of fizzy pop at a temperature of 4°C.A bath full of warm water at 20°C.A cup of tea at a temperature of 80°C.A bath full of hot water at 30°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