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What is the specific heat capacity of a substance?
What is the specific heat capacity of a substance?
- The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 mole of the substance by 1°C
- The amount of heat needed to lower the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1°C
- The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of the substance by 1°C
- The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of the substance by 1°C (correct)
What happens to the volume of water when it freezes?
What happens to the volume of water when it freezes?
- It increases (correct)
- It remains the same
- It depends on the initial temperature of the water
- It decreases
Which material is a good conductor of heat?
Which material is a good conductor of heat?
- Copper (correct)
- Plastic
- Wood
- Rubber
What is the relationship between temperature and resistance in most conductors?
What is the relationship between temperature and resistance in most conductors?
Name two specific mechanical properties of solids.
Name two specific mechanical properties of solids.
What are the mechanical properties of a solid?
What are the mechanical properties of a solid?
How do mechanical properties influence the engineering design process?
How do mechanical properties influence the engineering design process?
What is the significance of understanding the mechanical properties of solids?
What is the significance of understanding the mechanical properties of solids?