The specific heat capacity of aluminium is 900 J kg−1 ∘C−1900\text{ J kg}^{-1}\,^{\circ}\text{C}^{-1}900 J kg−1∘C−1.
Which thermal energy is required to raise the temperature of 250 g of aluminium by 8 ∘C8\text{ }^{\circ}\text{C}8 ∘C?
180 J180\text{ J}180 J
1800 J1800\text{ J}1800 J
7200 J7200\text{ J}7200 J
1.8 MJ1.8\text{ MJ}1.8 MJ
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.