RPA01: Specific heat capacity Flashcards

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1
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What is the aim

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To determine the specific heat capacity of one or more materials

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What is step one

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Record the mass of the object using a balance

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Step two

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Place a thermometer and immersion heater onto object

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Step three

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Record starting temperature

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Step four

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Wrap object in insulating foam to reduce dissipation of energy to surroundings

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Step five

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Connect a joulemeter to immersion heater

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Step 6

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Time for 30 minutes

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Step seven

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Record the Joules of energy that passed into immersion heater and final temperature of object

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Step eight

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Calculate specific heat capacity using the equation:
c= Change in energy / mass x change in temperature

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