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CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 6(a)(ii)

Define the term 'Specific heat capacity' and state its units.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Define the term 'Heat capacity' and state its units.[2 marks]
  2. 6(a)(iii)Define the term 'Specific latent heat' and state its units.[2 marks]
  3. 6(b)(i)Deduce a value for the specific heat capacity of water.[6 marks]
  4. 6(b)(ii)Suggest ONE reason why the power, when the rate of flow of water is 10.0 g s⁻¹, is NOT twice that needed when the rate of water is 5.0 g s⁻¹.[1 mark]
  5. 6(b)(iii)State ONE advantage of using a continuous flow method for measuring the specific heat capacity of water.[1 mark]
  6. 6(b)(iv)Suggest a type of thermometer that can be used in the experiment in Part (b).[1 mark]

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