Specific Heat Capacity

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  • SHC is the energy required to raise the temperature of 1KG of a substance by 1 degree
  • What are the steps for the SHC practical
    • Measure mass of metal block or water in a beaker
    • Place an electrical heater in the metal block/ water
    • Measure the initial temperature of the substance using a thermometer
    • Turn heat on and start the timer and measure p.d and current supplied to heater using voltmeter and ammeter
    • After set time, measure final temperature and calculate change in temperature