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2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature

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a.

State which state of matter, solid, liquid, or gas, has the least thermal expansion. Explain your answer in terms of the forces between particles.

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b.

Describe, in terms of the motion and arrangement of particles, the structure of a liquid.

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c.

Define specific heat capacity.

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d.

A student carries out an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of a liquid. A mass of liquid in an insulated container is heated by a 15 W15\text{ W}15 W electrical heater. State the four readings that the student must record to determine the specific heat capacity of the liquid.

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2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature Questions

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119 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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