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Measuring the specific heat capacity of a liquid.

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Results of Specific Heat Capacity Experiment

The table shows the mass of the liquid, initial and final temperatures, and heat supplied.

Mass (kg)Initial Temp (°C)Final Temp (°C)Heat Supplied (J)
0.520302000
1.025354000
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    Calculate the specific heat capacity of the liquid for the first row of data.

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Method for Measuring Specific Heat Capacity

A solid is heated using a heater. The mass of the solid is measured, and the initial temperature is recorded. The heater is switched on for a specific time, and the final temperature is recorded. The heat supplied is calculated using the power of the heater and time.

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1Measure the mass of the solid.
2Record the initial temperature.
3Turn on the heater for a set time.
4Record the final temperature.
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    State the independent variable in this method.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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