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14.2 Specific heat capacity and latent heat

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Question 24

A solid component cools while remaining in the same state. Energy is removed from it at a constant net rate.

MeasurementValue
Mass of component750 g
Energy removal rate80 W
Cooling time150 s
Starting temperature80 ∘C80\ ^\circ\mathrm{C}80 ∘C
Final temperature60 ∘C60\ ^\circ\mathrm{C}60 ∘C

Calculate the specific heat capacity of the material.

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14.2 Specific heat capacity and latent heat Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /14.2 Specific heat capacity and latent heat

110 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 14.2 Specific heat capacity and latent heat, covering 14.2.1 Heating, temperature and changes of state, 14.2.2 Specific heat capacity and specific latent heat, 14.2.3 Specific heat capacity calculation, 14.2.4 Specific latent heat calculation, and 14.2.5 Reducing energy transfer through thermal insulation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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