Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

Fig. 4.1 shows water inside a stainless-steel saucepan that is being heated on an electric cooker.
(a)[1]

State how the water particles behave as the water temperature rises.

(b(i))[2]

Show that the water in the saucepan has a mass of 0.25 kg.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate the energy needed to raise the water temperature from 20 ^{\circ}C to 65 ^{\circ}C.

(b(iii))[1]

Suggest why the measured heating time is longer. Assume that the student has taken accurate measurements.

(c)[2]

Explain how using an aluminium saucepan affects the time needed to heat the water.

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