(a)[3]
Explain how thermal energy is conducted through the copper base.
(b(i))[2]
Give, in words, the definition of specific heat capacity.
(b(ii))[3]
Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal.
Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature
Thermal properties and temperature — practice question
Fig. 4.1 depicts a pan with a copper base standing on a hotplate. The hotplate warms the pan as well as the water. The diagram labels: pan, water, copper base, hotplate.
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