Four different metal blocks, P, Q, R, and S, are heated in turn by the same electrical heater for the exact same duration under identical conditions. The temperature rise recorded for each block is as follows: Block P: 12.0∘C12.0^\circ\text{C}12.0∘C, Block Q: 4.0∘C4.0^\circ\text{C}4.0∘C, Block R: 15.0∘C15.0^\circ\text{C}15.0∘C, Block S: 8.0∘C8.0^\circ\text{C}8.0∘C.
Which block has the lowest thermal capacity?
Block P
Block Q
Block R
Block S
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.