Energy and Conservation · Thermodynamics

Specific Heat Capacity

Measuring the energy required to change the temperature of different substances.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the molecular structure of a material influence its ability to store thermal energy?
  2. 2What variables affect the rate of cooling in a domestic heating system?
  3. 3How would an engineer use specific heat capacity data to select a coolant for a high-performance engine?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physics - EnergyGCSE: Physics - Particle Model of Matter
Year: Year 10
Subject: Physics
Unit: Energy and Conservation
Period: Thermodynamics

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