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A 4 kg block of ice absorbs 8400 J of energy. If the specific heat capacity of ice is 2100 J/kg°C, what is the temperature change (Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity) ? P43-013 Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity checkpoint
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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practice
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Topic
Internal energy and energy transfers
Question
- A. 1°C ? P43-013 density measurement and calculation
- B. P43-013 trap: this swaps density measurement and calculation for a neighbouring particle-model idea.
- C. P43-013 trap: this omits specific heat capacity, temperature change from the explanation.
- D. P43-013 trap: this answer belongs outside Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity.
Answer
The correct answer is 1°C ? P43-013 density measurement and calculation.
Explanation
Definition lens: Give the precise definition, then add a context sentence that shows how it is used. This question asks: A 4 kg block of ice absorbs 8400 J of energy. If the specific heat capacity of ice is 2100 J/kg°C, what is the temperature change (Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity) ?. The correct response is 1°C ? P43-013 density measurement and calculation, because density links mass and volume, so the answer must preserve which quantity is being calculated. In Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity, the marking point should connect directly to calculate temperature change when energy change, mass and specific heat capacity are known. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Internal energy and energy transfers, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 318 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the definition lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.
Common mistake
Confusing Temperature Change with Energy Change
Students often think that a change in temperature directly indicates a change in energy without considering mass and specific heat capacity.
Emphasize the relationship defined by the equation for thermal energy change, which includes mass and specific heat capacity, to clarify how energy change relates to temperature change.
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