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6 marksSpecific Latent Heat, l

CSEC Physics · January 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)

Describe how the apparatus shown in Figure 3 below may be used to show how the temperature of a substance such as naphthalene, varies during cooling. Include in your description any other equipment that may be necessary.

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  1. 4(b)(i)Determine the mass of the melted ice.[1 mark]
  2. 4(b)(ii)Calculate the heat lost by the water.[3 marks]
  3. 4(b)(iii)Write down an expression for the TOTAL heat gained by the ice in melting and the melted ice in warming to 20°C.[2 marks]
  4. 4(b)(iv)Hence calculate the specific latent heat of fusion of ice. [Specific Heat Capacity of water = 4.2 Jg⁻¹ K⁻¹][3 marks]

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