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2.2 Thermal properties and temperature

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Question 89

Four blocks made of copper are initially at the same temperature. The blocks have the following dimensions:

  • Block A: 2 cm×2 cm×5 cm2\text{ cm} \times 2\text{ cm} \times 5\text{ cm}2 cm×2 cm×5 cm
  • Block B: 3 cm×3 cm×6 cm3\text{ cm} \times 3\text{ cm} \times 6\text{ cm}3 cm×3 cm×6 cm
  • Block C: 4 cm×4 cm×4 cm4\text{ cm} \times 4\text{ cm} \times 4\text{ cm}4 cm×4 cm×4 cm
  • Block D: 2 cm×5 cm×10 cm2\text{ cm} \times 5\text{ cm} \times 10\text{ cm}2 cm×5 cm×10 cm

The same quantity of heat energy is supplied to each block. Which block experiences the smallest rise in temperature?

A

Block A

B

Block B

C

Block C

D

Block D

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2.2 Thermal properties and temperature Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /2.2 Thermal properties and temperature

528 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.2 Thermal properties and temperature, covering 2.2.1 Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, 2.2.2a Internal energy and temperature, 2.2.2b Specific heat capacity, 2.2.3a Melting, boiling, condensation and solidification, 2.2.3b Evaporation, and 2.2.3c Cooling by evaporation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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