Specific Heat Capacity Experiments with Aluminum

The video tutorial covers an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of aluminum. It begins with an introduction to the concept of specific heat capacity and the equation E = mcθ. The setup involves a 1 kg aluminum block, a 50-watt heater, and a thermometer. The experiment measures the temperature change of the block when heated for 10 minutes. The energy supplied is calculated using E = P × t. The final specific heat capacity is calculated and compared to the known value, with discrepancies discussed due to heat loss and other factors.

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