3,2 Specific Heat Capacity

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The thermal capacity of a 60 kg human is 210 kJ /°C . How much heat is lost from a body if its temperature drops by 2 °C?
- 210 kJ
- 312 kJ
- 420 kJ
- 840kJ

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This quiz titled '3,2 specific heat capacity' assesses understanding of heat capacity concepts, calculations involving energy and temperature changes, and specific heat capacity in different scenarios. It is designed for students to apply theoretical knowledge practically.

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How much heat is required to raise the temperature of 250 g of copper from 20 °C to 160 °C?
- 12 200J
- 14 400 J
- 13 300 J
- 15 500 J
Correct Answer

A. 13 300 J

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3.

A 500 g piece of aluminium (SHC=900 J/kgC) is heated with a 500 W heater for 10 minutes. If the temperature of the aluminium was 20°C at the beginning, what will its temperature be after 10 minutes? Hint: first you must work out how much energy will be given to the aluminium in this time.
- 25 C
- 56 C
- 236 C
- 687 C
Correct Answer

A. 687 C
4.

Define specific heat capacity
5.

Define heat capacity, or thermal capacity.
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3,2 Specific Heat Capacity

The thermal capacity of a 60 kg human is 210 kJ /°C . How much heat is lost from a body if its temperature drops by 2 °C?

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How much heat is required to raise the temperature of 250 g of copper from 20 °C to 160 °C?

A 500 g piece of aluminium (SHC=900 J/kgC) is heated with a 500 W heater for 10 minutes. If the temperature of the aluminium was 20°C at the beginning, what will its temperature be after 10 minutes? Hint: first you must work out how much energy will be given to the aluminium in this time.

Define specific heat capacity

Define heat capacity, or thermal capacity.

Which part of this topic would you like to review in class?