Energy Flashcards
1
Q
What is SHC?
A
the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1 degree.
2
Q
Why insulate the block (SHC)?
A
•to stop heat loss to the atmosphere
3
Q
Why is your answer not true value(SHC)?
A
•not all the heat was transferred into the block to heat the themometer.
4
Q
Independent, Dependent, Control variable (SHC)
A
Independent - metal block
dependent- SHC
Control- mass of the block
5
Q
What is resolution?
A
increments on the equipment
