Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Thermal properties and temperature
Thermal properties and temperature — practice question
An aluminium saucepan and a steel saucepan are the same size. Table 5.1 gives the values of the specific heat capacity and density for aluminium and for steel. The mass of the aluminium saucepan is 0.41 kg.
(a(i))[2]
Calculate the steel saucepan’s mass.
(a(ii))[2]
Calculate the thermal capacity of the aluminium saucepan.
(a(iii))[2]
Calculate the energy transfer required to raise the temperature of the steel saucepan to $100\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.
(b)[2]
Explain why metals conduct thermal energy better than non-metals.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Mass is 1.2 kg.” …