WorksheetsSpecific Heat Capacity Practical
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the independent variable
Anything that can change
The thing you change
The thing you measure at the end
The thing you keep the same
What is the dependent variable
Anything that can change
The thing you change
The thing you measure at the end
The thing you keep the same
What is a control variable
Anything that can change
The thing you change
The thing you measure at the end
The thing you keep the same
A prediction is...
... just a lucky guess
... what you think will happen and why
... an estimate
What does this define: To find the ______, order the numbers and see which one is in the middle of the list.
median
mode
range
mean
What is a variable
Anything that can change
The thing you change
The thing you measure at the end
The thing you keep the same
Why is the main source of error in the calculation of the specific heat capacity in this investigation?
reading the thermometer
you can have different metals
measuring the time on the stop clock
heat loss to the surroundings
Some of the energy will heat up the surroundings rather than going into the metal you are testing. How does this affect your calculation of the specific heat capacity?
the calculated specific heat capacity is accurate
the calculated specific heat capacity is higher than it should be
the calculated specific heat capacity is lower than it should be
Which of the following is the most common hazard to be aware of and control?
the heater is hot. this could burn your skin. do not touch the heater during the experiment and allow it to cool before tidying up
the metal block is heavy. this could fall and bruise your foot. keep equipment away from the edge.
electricity is being used. if damaged you could get an electric shock. check all wiring before you carry out the practical
