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Measuring Specific Heat Capacity

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What is the purpose of rearranging the equation to get specific heat capacity?

The purpose is to calculate the specific heat capacity using the power, time, mass, and change in temperature.

How can the linear portion of the graph be used to calculate time divided by change in temperature?

By creating a right angle triangle with the line of best fit and dividing the width of the triangle (change in time) by the height of the triangle (change in temperature).

Why is the calculated specific heat capacity larger than the actual SHC for aluminium?

The calculated specific heat capacity is larger because energy is being lost to the surroundings since the block is not insulated.

How can the experiment be modified to obtain more accurate results?

<p>The experiment can be modified by insulating the block with foam on the sides and bottom to minimize energy loss to the surroundings.</p> Signup and view all the answers