1 markThermal Properties
CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2001 · Paper 2 · Question 9(a)(iii)
Define specific latent heat of fusion.
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- 9(a)(i)Define heat capacity.[3 marks]
- 9(a)(ii)Define specific heat capacity.[1 mark]
- 9(b)With what physical change is EACH quantity defined in part (a) associated.[2 marks]
- 9(c)(i)Draw a diagram of an electrical circuit that is connected to the heater during the experiment.[6 marks]
- 9(c)(ii)Using the data in the table above, calculate the specific heat capacity of the block.[1 mark]
- 9(d)(i)Calculate the time taken to heat the ice from -10 °C to 100 °C.[6 marks]
- 9(d)(ii)Calculate the time taken to vaporize all the water at 100 °C.[1 mark]
- 9(e)Draw a graph, with labelled axes, to show how the temperature varies with time throughout the entire heating process.[3 marks]
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