Specific Heat Capacity of a Metal Block - GCSE Physics Required Practical

Follow these steps to carry out the core practical finding the specific heat capacity of metals.
1. Connect a power supply to a joule-meter that is connected to an immersion heater.
2. Insert the immersion heater and a thermometer into the metal block.
3. Insulate the metal block with cotton wool.
4. Record the temperature reading from the thermometer.
5. Turn the power supply on for 5-10 minutes, so that the immersion heater begins heating up the metal block.
6. When the change in temperature is 10 degrees, turn off the power supply and note down the reading on the joule-meter.
7. Use the specific heat capacity equation make your calculation!

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You would need to lube the hole before you insert it because the thermometer is made of glass and it will shatter if it’s too hot

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Hi, which metal would you suggest as the best metal to be used in a “specific heat capacity prac” please? A metal that has a measurable change of temperature? Thanks

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