Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Fig. 4.1 shows a metal pan resting on an electric hotplate. The pan holds 200 cm$^3$ of water. The diagram is labelled "water", "metal pan" and "hotplate". The pan is heated. The water temperature in the pan rises.
(a)[3]

State and explain the two ways in which thermal energy is conducted in a metal.

(b(i))[2]

Explain, in terms of the forces and distances between particles, why the gas takes up a much larger volume than it does as a liquid.

(b(ii))[2]

State two ways in which boiling differs from evaporation.

(c)[4]

Calculate the specific heat capacity of milk. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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