Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

(a)[2]

Define specific heat capacity in terms of the energy needed for a $1^\circ\text{C}$ temperature increase in $1\text{ kg}$ of a substance.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the mass of water in the bowl at the moment it is put into the freezer.

(b(ii))[5]

Calculate the energy released as the water cools from $5.0^\circ\text{C}$ to ice at $-18.0^\circ\text{C}$.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1^{\circ}C

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