This question is about determining the specific heat capacity of an unknown insulating liquid.
An experimental setup designed to heat a sample of the liquid electrically is shown in the diagram below.
Describe how a student could use this apparatus, along with any additional equipment needed, to determine the specific heat capacity of the liquid.
Your answer should include:
- what additional apparatus is required (not shown in the diagram)
- how to obtain all the necessary measurements
- how to use these measurements to calculate the specific heat capacity of the liquid.
Heating, specific heat and latent heat Questions
Practise Edexcel GCSE Physics Heating, specific heat and latent heat with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 81 questions, matched to the Edexcel GCSE Physics (1PH0) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.