Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

An aluminium block has a mass of $200\text{ g}$. The specific heat capacity of aluminium is $900\,\text{J kg}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}$. What amount of energy is required to raise the temperature of the block from $20^{\circ}\text{C}$ up to $110^{\circ}\text{C}$?

  • A$2.0\,\text{J}$
  • B$2000\,\text{J}$
  • C$16\,200\,\text{J}$
  • D$16\,200\,000\,\text{J}$

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