p1 Flashcards
1
Q
Specific heat capacity experiment *
A
- calibrate + set joulemeter to 0
- stop heating after a certain temp reached (e.g. 10 degrees)
2
Q
specific heat capacity definition
A
Energy needed to raise 1 kg of a material by 1 kelvin
3
Q
internal energy
A
The internal energy of a system is the total kinetic and potential energy of the particles it contains
4
Q
what is the error when the equipment’s weight is also measured?
A
Systematic error
