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Explain the concept of conduction and provide real-life examples where conduction is observed.

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Describe the process of convection and provide examples of natural and forced convection.

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Explain the concept of radiation and discuss its properties and applications.

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Compare and contrast the three heat transfer mechanisms (conduction, convection, radiation) in terms of their characteristics, efficiency, and applications.

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What is the definition of specific heat capacity?

A

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 Kelvin

 

 

B

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by 1 degree Celsius

 

C

The ratio of the mass of a substance to its volume

 

D

The rate at which a substance transfers heat

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Which of the following factors affects the specific heat capacity of a substance?

A

Its mass

 

B

Its volume

 

C

Its temperature

 

D

Its chemical composition

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Calorimetry is a technique used to measure:

A

Temperature changes in a substance

 

B

Heat transfer between substances

 

C

Mass of a substance

 

D

Specific heat capacity of a substance

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How much heat energy is required to raise the temperature of 50 grams of aluminium from 20°C to 80°C? The specific heat capacity of aluminium is 0.897 J/g°C.

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A 100 gram block of copper is heated to 100°C and then placed in a calorimeter containing 200 grams of water at 20°C. The final temperature of the mixture is 25°C. What is the specific heat capacity of copper? The specific heat capacity of water is 4.18 J/g°C.

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A sample of water at 25°C absorbs 4,000 J of heat energy. If the mass of the water is 500 grams, what is the temperature change of the water? The specific heat capacity of water is 4.18 J/g°C.

 

 

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