Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

A student carries out an experiment to find the specific heat capacity of a metal block. She notes the following measurements: energy supplied $=12\,\text{kJ}$, initial temperature $=20\,^{\circ}\text{C}$, final temperature $=45\,^{\circ}\text{C}$, mass of metal block $=600\,\text{g}$. What is the specific heat capacity of the metal block?

  • A$8.0\times10^{-4}\,\text{J kg}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}$
  • B$0.80\,\text{J kg}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}$
  • C$180\,\text{J kg}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}$
  • D$800\,\text{J kg}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}$

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