Required practical 1 - specific heat capacity

Question 1

What is the method used for specific heat capacity?

Answer 1

• Place beaker on a balance and press 0
• Add oil to beaker and record mass
• Place thermometer and immersion heater into oil
• Record starting temperature
• Wrap beaker in insulating foam to reduce heat transfer to surroundings
• Connect joulemeter to immersion heater and time for 30 mins
• Read final number of joules and temperature reading