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14.2 Specific heat capacity and latent heat

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Question 30

Equal masses of four liquids receive the same energy. No liquid changes state and no energy is lost.

Liquid	Initial temperature in $∘C^\circ\mathrm{C}$	Final temperature in $∘C^\circ\mathrm{C}$
P	15	35
Q	20	35
R	10	35
S	25	35

Which liquid has the greatest specific heat capacity?

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Liquid Q

Liquid R

Liquid S

Liquid P

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14.2 Specific heat capacity and latent heat Questions

GCSE
Physics
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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