Physics · JC 2 · Thermal Physics · Semester 1
Specific Heat Capacity and Latent Heat
Calculate heat changes associated with temperature changes and phase transitions.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesSingapore MOE A-Level H2 Physics (9749) Syllabus, Section IX Thermal Physics: Define and use the concept of specific heat capacity.Singapore MOE A-Level H2 Physics (9749) Syllabus, Section IX Thermal Physics: Define and use the concept of specific latent heat.Singapore MOE A-Level H2 Physics (9749) Syllabus, Section IX Thermal Physics: Solve problems involving specific heat capacity and specific latent heat of fusion and vaporisation.
About This Topic
Calculate heat changes associated with temperature changes and phase transitions.
Key Questions
- Explain how specific heat capacity influences the rate at which a substance heats up or cools down.
- Analyze the energy required for a phase change without a temperature change.
- Design an experiment to determine the specific latent heat of fusion for ice.
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