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Investigating Specific Heat Capacity

Each block is 1kg, which will heat up fastest?

Starter

30-Nov-21

Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.

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Investigating Specific Heat Capacity

You will investigate the specific heat capacity of the different materials.

  1. Use an _____ _______ to measure the mass of the block.
  2. Use a ________ to record the start temperature.
  3. Connect an _______ heater to the power pack. The power of the heater is ____W. If left for 10 minutes the total energy transfer to the block will be: _____J
  4. After 10 minutes of heating record the _________ of the block.

30-11-2021

Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.

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Material

Mass (kg)

Thermal energy input (Δ Joules)

Temperature change (Δ⁰C)

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ΔQ = m × c × ΔT

  1. Use an electronic balance to measure the mass of the block.
  2. Use a thermometer to record the start temperature.
  3. Connect an immersion heater to the power pack. The power of the heater is ____W. If left for 10 minutes the total energy transfer to the block will be: _____J
  4. After 10 minutes of heating record the temperature of the block.
  5. Use the results and the equation to calculate the specific heat capacity of each material.
  6. Discuss the accuracy of your results

Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.

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I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity

I can describe equipment and measurement to test specific heat capacity

I can discuss the accuracy of the investigation

Experiment Slide

Post experiment questions

  • Use the simulation to get an expected value and graph
  • What was the specific heat capacity you calculated, and how does it compare to the accepted value for the material?
  • If your value differs from the expected result, what might have caused the discrepancy?

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Method:

Step 1:Use an electronic balance to measure the mass of the block.

Step 2: Use a thermometer to record the start temperature.

Step 3:Connect an immersion heater to the power pack. The power of the heater is ____W. If left for 10 minutes the total energy transfer to the block will be: _____J

Step 4:After 10 minutes of heating record the temperature of the block.

Step 5:Use the results and the equation to calculate the specific heat capacity of each material.

Step 6: Discuss the accuracy of your results

Post Experiment Challenge

  • Research and present real-world scenarios where specific heat capacity is a crucial factor, such as designing cookware, thermal insulation, or climate modeling.

Please be aware of:

  • Hot surfaces: Be cautious when heating objects or liquids to avoid burns. Use tongs or heatproof gloves if necessary.
  • Electric equipment: Handle electrical equipment like immersion heaters carefully and ensure there are no exposed wires.
  • Water safety: Avoid spilling water near electrical equipment to prevent hazards.

Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.

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Plenary

Suggest how this investigation can be improved.

You can comment on accuracy, precision and reliability.

Spider diagram your ideas.

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Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.

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PLENARY

3 keywords or basic facts

2 things you understand

1 question you still have

Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.

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Which ACP/VAA did you use today and how did you use it?

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Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.

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Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.

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30-11-2021

Keywords: thermal energy, temperature, specific heat capacity:

I can recall the equation for specific heat capacity.

I can describe equipment and measurements needed to investigate specific heat capacity.

I can discuss the accuracy of investigation.