An objects heat capacity symbol c is defined as the ratio of the amount of heat energy transferred to an object to the resulting increase in. Gcseigcse physics solutions, examples, worksheets, videos. We then look at how to calculate specific heat capacity. Oct 09, 2015 homework statement earlier today i was doing some coursework to find the specific heat capacity of an unknown metal by submersing 100g 0. Density gcse physics questions grade 91 gcse physics. The investigation will involve linking the decrease of one energy store or work done to the increase in temperature and. Ks4 gcse trilogy physics specific heat capacity lesson includes. Aqa required practical for combined science and physics. Specific heat capacity temperature changes and energy. Can you calculate the energy needed to increase the temperature of 100kg of iron by 40c. Investigate the specific heat capacity of a range of metals through the required practical investigation. Learnhive cambridge igcse physics heat and energy lessons.
Specific heat and heat capacity problems and solutions. Gcse physics specific heat capacity by zalkifel skander on. May 18, 2017 in this video, we look at specific heat capacity and how we use this to calculate the thermal energy stored in an object. This heat energy movement is sometimes called heat waves, but strictly speaking, it is infrared radiation. Test what you know about the study of heat and the energy of a substance or system in terms of the motion or. Written by expert teachers for the cie igcse 91 0972 ag 0625 syllabus. Specific heat and heat capacity problems and solutions 1. Also included are practise questions about the required practical. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the copper c by using the equation c e m. By the end of this lesson ks4 students should be able to. Specific heat capacity gcserevision, physics, energy. Starter differentiated outcomes independent learning research task plenary challenge question exam question assessment great for ks4 gcse trilogy physics class or for a triple science group. You are given the equation for this in the exam, so you dont need to.
Specific heat capacity student sheet required practical activity apparatus and techniques an investigation to determine the specific heat capacity of one or more materials. Physics specific heat capacity past paper question help the. Applications of data thermal energy stores and calculations. Heat transferred specific heat capacity x mass x change in temperature. Alevel physics advancing physicsspecific heat capacity. In these lessons, we will describe what is meant by specific heat capacity. Consider the situation when we have a 100 g of copper and a 1 kg copper block. The main points of difference between these experiments are. The heat capacity in calories per gram is called specific heat. Specific heat capacity questions miss wises physics site. Equivalent to american high school diploma if this is too basic for you, you can try the more advanced version here. Scroll down the page for more examples and solutions on how to use the formula. This pdf textbook covers all the core and supplement material and can be used by students following both the core and extended syllabuses.
We shall discuss the physical meaning of thermal capacity. The weird thing is that the surface colour of an object makes a difference. The size of the change required depends on each materials heat capacity and latent heat capacity. In this example you calculate the specific heat capacity of aluminium. Thermal physics for o level is split into several subtopics.
First we look at what is meant by specific heat capacity. It is usually expressed as calories per degree in terms of the actual amount of material being considered, most commonly a mole the molecular weight in grams. You can download the class 10 physics icse textbook solutions. Required practical activity apparatus and techniques an investigation to determine the specific heat capacity of one or more materials.
It is common sense that the 1 kg will need to absorb more heat in order to increase its temperature by the same amount compared to the 100 g copper block. Included is a helpful powerpoint, clear method and differentiations worksheets for students to record their findings and their investigation notes. This cambridge elevate enhanced edition of the coursebook provides a wealth of. Ccea january 20 a2 unit 1 q2 c a tank contains 160kg of water at 65 c. Specific heat capacity energy and heating aqa gcse. This course is about extended cambridge 0625 igcse physics chapter 2. How to determine it, use of data, calculations and thermal energy stores physics notes. There is a quiz for thermal physics which is located here.
The heat energy must have reached the toast some other way. This is the change in energy stored in an object or system as its temperature changes. Cambridge igcse physics has been developed to provide full support for the cambridge international examinations syllabus 0625. Students can use the physics equation sheet to calculate the specific heat capacity of the metals they are investigating. Igcse thermal physics revision specific heat capacity.
This quantity is known as the specific heat capacity or simply, the specific heat, which is the heat capacity per unit mass of a material. Gcse science physics 91 specific heat capacity youtube. What is specific heat capacity how do i calculate it for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. If you enjoy physics then find hundreds more videos at a level physics. I have now attached the test questions and answers. The hotness of an object is a measure of the kinetic energy of the molecules that make up that object. Includes an example which could be used as an teacher demo if wished for starter. Gcse physics required practical activities practicals.
Free physics revision notes on the topic specific heat capacity. Specific heat capacity 10 multiple choice questions. Igcse physics thermal effects particles in solids, liquids, and gases temperature and thermometers expansion of solids and liquids heating gases thermal conduction convection thermal radiation liquids and vapours specific heat capacity latent heat moving particles solid has fixed shape and volume. However, not all particles have the same amount of thermal energy but the hotter the material the faster, on average, the particles move.
Complete physics for cambridge igcse teacher resource pack. Because water has a high specific heat capacity, it is a useful substance for storage and carrying thermal energy, such as in central heating systems. Investigating the specific heat capacity of different metals practicals are 15% of your exam grade, this could be the difference between a. What is specific heat capacity how do i calculate it category.
Gcse physics required practical 1 specific heat capacity tes. It now includes lesson plans for some of the toughest topics as well as updated classroom support, including worksheets and ideas for practicals. Understanding specific heat capacity helps scientists select materials for their jobs based on their thermal properties. A series of free gcse igcse physics notes and lessons. Jul 26, 2017 what is specific heat capacity how do i calculate it for the love of physics walter lewin may 16, 2011 duration. Gcse physics what is the difference heat and temperature. A diagram of the apparatus used in an experiment to find the specific heat capacity of a metal block. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The heat capacity of a substance is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a material by 1oc. A whole lesson including starter activity, afl work tasks and main work task all with answers on specific heat capacity. This resource is based on the aqa combined science physics paper 1. Teaching of a specific subject teaching of a specific subject physics books for kids. Some substances require more work to heat up than others. However, whats more useful for us to think about is the specific heat.
Specific heat capacity explanation and its applications. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Build your understanding this is how to measure the. Connect an ammeter, power supply and immersion heater in series. May 12, 2012 each heater holds ten 1 kg heating bricks, each having a specific heat capacity of 750 jkg c. Specific heat capacity cie igcse physics revision notes. Greater the heat energy content, hotter will be the body.
Cambridge igcse physics 3rd edition free download pdf this new edition has been written by experienced authors and teachers to support the latest syllabus for cambridge international examinations igcse physics 0625. Specific heat capacity edexcel igcse physics revision notes. Aqa revision guide with online edition higher cgp gcse physics 91 revisi up next autoplay 7. The amount of heat energy that a substance has also depends on its specific heat capacity. Specific heat capacity the following diagram gives the formula for specific heat capacity. Aqa revision guide with online edition higher cgp gcse physics 91 revisi grade 91 gcse physics. Specific heat capacity physics gcse revision science.
The definition of specific heat capacity of any substance is the quantity of heat required to change the temperature of a unit mass of the substance by 1 degree. Sep 06, 2015 gcse lesson on specific heat capacity including key content from aqa gcse physics. Gcse physics p1 specific heat capacity teaching resources. Suitable for gcse igcse physics science courses or their equivalent. A good lesson for teaching gcse groups how to work independently as well as how to use the internet and books to carry out. Heat capacity, ratio of heat absorbed by a material to the temperature change. This new edition of the teachers resource pack offers expert support for the cambridge igcse physics syllabus. Jan 19, 2020 this topic covers thermal physics of o level physics. The latent heat of vaporization is the amount of thermal energy required to change a liquid into a gas, and vice versa.
This means that it takes 4,200 j to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1c. Learning intention zooming in on specific heat capacity to help calculate heat transfer learning outcomes starter all understand how mass affects temperature change d most explain the term specific heat capacity using examples c some apply the specific heat capacity. This edition of our successful series to support the cambridge igcse physics syllabus 0625 is. We provide step by step solutions for icse physics class 10 solutions pdf. This kinetic energy due to random motion of the molecules of a substance is known as its heat energy. Important equations in physics for igcse course general physics. The specific heat capacity of water is 4,200 joules per kilogram per degree celsius jkgc. Icse solutions for class 10 physics specific heat capacity and.
A body with mass 2 kg absorbs heat 100 calories when its temperature raises from 20 o c to 70 o c. Free physics revision notes on the topic practical. Designed by expert teachers at save my exams for the edexcel igcse 91. The specific heat capacity of a substance is the heat capacity of a sample of the substance. Specific heat capacity, c, of a body is defined as the amount of heat q required to raise the temperature. Measure the mass of the metal block using an electronic balance.
In this gcse physics video we look at specific heat capacity. How much energy is needed to heat up 1kg of water by 15c. You need to correct your test an ensure that you understand the concepts that you have got incorrect. Understand the concepts of heat capacity, specific heat capacity and their difference.
Heat transfer and explaining physical changes and physical properties using a particle model. Lesson focuses on words to inform what specific heat capacity means to help understand the equation and units. Specific heat capacity examples, solutions, videos, notes. State the factors that are affected by an increase in temperature of a substance.
Formulas for gcse igcse physics physics formulas energy kinetic energy elastic potential energy gravitational potential energy specific heat capacity specific heat capacity experiment energy transfers examples work done by a force power and work done energy efficiency energy from fossil fuels renewable energy atomic structure and radioactivity. Thus each body possesses heat energy in form of its internal kinetic energy. Thermal physics, this course covers all the points in the syllabus that are related to thermal physics, the course is directed to the point and restricted to the syllabus nothing less and nothing more, so you will not waste your time, with invaluable speech. Metal blocks with the same mass, yet bigger volume have a bigger specific heat capacity. Hot objects radiate heat to their colder surroundings. Specific heat capacity specific heat capacity and latent. The specific heat capacity is different for different materials. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. Introduction to heat transfer c onduction and thermal conductivity, convection and radiation gcse physics notes. Igcse physics chapter 2 thermal physics cambridge cie. Isaac physics a project designed to offer support and activities in physics problem solving to teachers and students from gcse level through to university. Repeat this experiment for blocks made from other materials such as aluminium and iron. For example, if they want a material to store a lot of heat energy but not reach very high temperatures then they would choose a material that has a very high specific heat capacity.
Calulate the mads of water at 20 c that must be added in order that. Cambridge igcse physics matches the requirements of the revised cambridge igcse physics syllabus 0625. If we heat a more massive thing up, it takes more work, because we have to give more particles, on average, an energy kt. Learn about and revise energy and how it is transferred from place to place with gcse bitesize physics. In the video below, the method for determining the specific heat capacity using a joulemeter is applied to heating oil. Designed by expert teachers at save my exams for the edexcel igcse 91 physics syllabus. Thermal physics heat temperature specific heat capacity specific latent heat 2. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. As you read through the book, you will notice four sorts of shaded area in the text.
A change in a materials state of matter is caused by changes to the internal energy. If 1,000 j of heat is absorbed by a one kilogram block of lead, the particles gain energy and the temperature of the block rises. Revision test igcse physics heat and thermal physics. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Physics igcse 2012 exam revision notes by samuel lees and adrian guillot 1. Describe the effect of increasing the temperature of a system in terms of particles. Specific heat capacity formula solved examples byjus. They travel at the speed of light in space and almost as fast through air. Revision slides for gcse physics and gcse combined science physics required practicals. How to determine the specific heat capacity of a material. Laboratory practical book answers hodder education. Gcse physics heat transfer high demand questions questionsheet 1 the specific heat capacity of a material is defined as the energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of the material by 1oc. It is the energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 kg of the material by 1c and is measured in jkg c. Experiments show that the transferred heat depends on three factors.
It is designed to be printed two pages to a page and flip on short edge to form a booklet that students can then stick in their books. Specific latent heat l of a substance is the amount of thermal energy required for 1kg of a substance to change from one state into another. Different substances have different specific heat capacities. Radiant heaters are placed high up in a room because heat can travel in any direction the heat from radiant heaters is felt almost instantly when the heating element starts to glow. Specific heat capacity the specific heat capacity of a substance is the amount of energy needed to change the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1c. Temperature is the measure of how hot an object is. Describe and explain the terms heat energy and temperature. Thermal physics for o level mini physics learn physics. Ks4 gcse trilogy physics specific heat capacity teaching. The physics and much of the experimental setup is the same as the method for heating metals. Thermodynamics gcse gorillaphysics gcse and a level. How much energy would be needed to raise the temperature of a 5kg block of concrete by 10c.
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