Specific Heat Capacity Flashcards
1
Q
what is the definition of specific heat capacity?
A
amount of energy needed to change the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1°C
2
Q
what is specific heat capacity measured in?
A
J/Kg°C
3
Q
how can accuracy of the required practical be improved?
A
using an insulating material around the metal block to reduce the energy transferred to the surroundings
4
Q
why does the required practical tend to inaccurate?
A
heat energy gets transferred to the surroundings so not all the energy measured actually goes in the metal block or stays there
5
Q
the _______ the mass of an object the more ______ it’s temperature increases when heated.
A
the GREATER the mass of an object the more SLOWLY it’s temperature increases when heated.
