Ice at −10 ∘C-10\ ^\circ\text{C}−10 ∘C is heated steadily until it becomes water at +10 ∘C+10\ ^\circ\text{C}+10 ∘C. Which statement describes the energy stores of the particles?
The kinetic store rises throughout, while the potential store rises only as it melts
The kinetic store pauses as it melts, while the potential store rises only as it melts
The kinetic store pauses as it melts, while the potential store rises at every stage
The kinetic store rises throughout, while the potential store rises at every stage
40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 3.2 Internal energy and energy transfers, covering 3.2.1 Internal energy, 3.2.2 Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity, and 3.2.3 Changes of state and specific latent heat. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.