RPA01: Specific heat capacity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the aim
A
To determine the specific heat capacity of one or more materials
2
Q
What is step one
A
Record the mass of the object using a balance
3
Q
Step two
A
Place a thermometer and immersion heater onto object
4
Q
Step three
A
Record starting temperature
5
Q
Step four
A
Wrap object in insulating foam to reduce dissipation of energy to surroundings
6
Q
Step five
A
Connect a joulemeter to immersion heater
7
Q
Step 6
A
Time for 30 minutes
8
Q
Step seven
A
Record the Joules of energy that passed into immersion heater and final temperature of object
9
Q
Step eight
A
Calculate specific heat capacity using the equation:
c= Change in energy / mass x change in temperature
