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energy changes in a system
thermal conductivity
specific heat capacity
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change in thermal energy=
mass
multiplied by
specific heat capacity
multiplied by
temperature change
specific heat capacity practical
energy =
mass
*c*
temp
change
Measure the mass of the block using
scales
or a
balance
Turn on the
power
supply
Measure the
initial
temperature.
Measure the
energy
from the
joulemeter.
Measure the
temperature
from the
thermometer
every
10
seconds.
Record the final
temperature.
c=e/
mass
*
temp
A)
thermometer
B)
metal block
C)
immersion heater
D)
joule meter
4
for specific heat capacity
Plot the
temperature
against
energy.
Add the line of
best
fit.
Find the
gradient.
Use the equation
temperature
*
gradient.
