12. Energy from fuels Flashcards
1
Q
What is the apparatus used?
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2
Q
Why do we use a copper can?
A
Copper is a good conductor of heat
3
Q
What is the idea behind this method?
A
That the enrgy released by the fuel will be transferred into the water to increase its temp
4
Q
Why is it difficult to transfer all energy released into water?
A
- heat is lost to the surroundings
- incomplete combustion of fuel
- evaporation of fuel
5
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