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Edexcel IGCSE Physics · Spec 5.11P-5.14P

Heating Curves and Specific Heat Capacity Practicals (Paper 2)

Covers interpret a change-of-state plateau, Measure specific heat capacity of a solid and Measure specific heat capacity of water.

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Heating Curves and Specific Heat Capacity Practicals (Paper 2)

Spec 5.11P-5.14P

What you need to know

  • Interpret a change-of-state plateau
  • Measure specific heat capacity of a solid
  • Measure specific heat capacity of water

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Answer each question before opening the answer.

Why is temperature constant during melting?

Energy overcomes attractions instead of increasing kinetic energy

How is electrical energy calculated?

E = IVt

Why stir the water?

To keep the temperature uniform

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