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1 markThermal Properties

CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2004 · Paper 2 · Question 8(c)(ii)

The graph of Figure 7 refers to an experiment in which a crystalline material is heated at a constant rate. The material melts at 85°C and the liquid is heated to 110°C. The specific heat capacity of the crystalline state is 430 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹.

Calculate the specific heat capacity of the material in the liquid phase.

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  1. 8(a)(i)State and explain the processes by which a hot body can lose heat to the surroundings.[8 marks]
  2. 8(a)(ii)Explain the terms 'specific heat capacity' and 'specific latent heat' of fusion of a material.[1 mark]
  3. 8(b)Calculate the time it will take for the beaker and its contents to be heated through 20°C.[7 marks]
  4. 8(c)(i)Calculate the specific latent heat of fusion of the material.[5 marks]

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