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2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature

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Question 5

A thermal storage unit in a solar heating system contains a solid block designed to store heat during sunny hours.

To maximize the thermal energy stored by the block, which heat capacity of the block and which temperature increase of the block are required?

A

Large heat capacity, large temperature increase

B

Large heat capacity, small temperature increase

C

Small heat capacity, large temperature increase

D

Small heat capacity, small temperature increase

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2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature Questions

  1. IGCSE
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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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