IB skill practice

Use specific heat capacity and latent heat

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Find specific heat capacity

In a second version of the same investigation, A sample in a school calorimetry trial absorbs \(2750\,\text{J}\). Its mass is \(0.5\,\text{kg}\) and its temperature rises by \(6\,\text{K}\). Calculate its specific heat capacity. Use the diagram first, then calculate the requested value. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the physical meaning.

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