Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature

Thermal properties and temperature — practice question

A student performs an experiment with a plastic beaker containing 0.24 kg of water at 17 ^{\circ}C. The beaker’s thermal capacity (heat capacity) is negligible.
(a)[2]

Define thermal capacity in words.

(b(i))[2]

Give a basic molecular explanation for this fall in internal energy.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the drop in the internal energy of the water as its temperature falls from 17 ^{\circ}C to 0 ^{\circ}C.

(c(i))[2]

Explain why some of the ice melts.

(c(ii))[3]

Describe how the specific latent heat of fusion of ice can be determined using this experiment. State any other measurements the student must make.

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