A solar thermal energy system uses a tank of liquid to store thermal energy collected during the day.
Which combination of heat capacity of the liquid and daytime temperature increase will result in the least thermal energy being stored in the tank?
large heat capacity, large temperature increase
large heat capacity, small temperature increase
small heat capacity, large temperature increase
small heat capacity, small temperature increase
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.