3,2 Specific Heat Capacity

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

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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.

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