Physics 5054 · O Level · Specific heat capacity

Specific heat capacity — practice question

A student performs an investigation to determine the specific heat capacity $c$ of copper.
(a)[1]

Write down the mass $m$ of the block, accurate to one decimal place.

(b)[1]

Write down the volume $V$ of water illustrated in Fig. 2.2.

(c)[2]

The specific heat capacity $c$ of copper may be determined from the equation $c = \frac{V \times 4.2 \times (27 - \theta_1)}{m \times (100 - 27)}$. Use your results from (a) and (b), along with the value of $\theta_1$, to calculate $c$. State the unit for your answer.

(d)[1]

This method does not produce an accurate value for $c$. Suggest one reason for this.

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