specific heat capacity

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  1. specific heat capacity questions [questions] [model answers]

Try to figure out the power of a candle if we know the specific heat capacity of water: 4182 J/(Kg K).

Here’s a lab sheet for results.

Once you know the power of your heat source try adding objects to the water to find their heat capacity. See the pdf for a walkthrough of the calculations.

Next I have a go at measuring the specific heat capacity of steel. It doesn’t go well. I just get the wrong answer, I don’t set myself on fire or anything.

walkthroughs