Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

The thermal capacity of a silver spoon is $7.2\,\text{J ^{\circ}C}^{-1}$.
(a)[2]

Explain the meaning of thermal capacity.

(b(i))[1]

Calculate how much the internal energy of the spoon increases.

(b(ii))[2]

State, in terms of the atoms, the meaning of internal energy.

(c)[3]

On Fig. 5.1, sketch a graph showing how the spoon’s temperature varies with time from the moment it is removed from the water.

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