A heater supplies 150 J of energy to a block of metal. The temperature of the block rises by 30∘C30^\circ\text{C}30∘C.
What happens to the block of metal when its temperature falls by 12∘C12^\circ\text{C}12∘C?
Its internal energy decreases by 60 J60\text{ J}60 J.
Its internal energy decreases by 375 J375\text{ J}375 J.
Its internal energy increases by 60 J60\text{ J}60 J.
Its internal energy increases by 375 J375\text{ J}375 J.
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.