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Measurement of Specific Heat Capacity

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three materials used in the experiment?

a)

Brass, Copper, and Aluminium

b)

Steel, Iron, and Zinc

c)

Gold, Silver, and Platinum

d)

Wood, Plastic, and Glass

2.

Why is it important to have a few drops of water in the hole before inserting the thermometer?

a)

To prevent air gap between the metal and the thermometer

b)

To increase the accuracy of the temperature reading

c)

To cool down the metal block

d)

To prevent the thermometer from breaking

3.

What is the equation for specific heat capacity?

a)

Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity x Temperature Change

b)

Energy = Mass x Specific Heat Capacity

c)

Energy = Power x Time

d)

Energy = Voltage x Current

4.

What is the unit of specific heat capacity?

a)

J/kg°C

b)

g/°C

c)

W/s

d)

V/A

5.

Why does the block heat up slowly at the beginning of the experiment?

a)

Because the heater needs to heat up first

b)

Because the power supply is not working properly

c)

Because the block is insulated

d)

Because the thermometer is not accurate

6.

What is the more accurate way of measuring power?

a)

Using a joulemeter

b)

Using a voltmeter and ammeter

c)

Using a thermometer

d)

Using a stopwatch

7.

What is the purpose of insulating the block?

a)

To prevent energy loss to the surroundings

b)

To increase the specific heat capacity

c)

To decrease the temperature change

d)

To make the experiment more accurate

8.

What is the specific heat capacity of aluminium in J/kg°C?

a)

900

b)

1050

c)

1900

d)

3400

9.

What can be done to compare the specific heat capacities of different materials?

a)

Repeat the experiment with different materials

b)

Increase the power supply voltage

c)

Use a different type of thermometer

d)

Change the mass of the block

10.

How many minutes were the temperature readings recorded for?

a)

5 minutes

b)

10 minutes

c)

15 minutes

d)

20 minutes