Specific Heat Capacity
Students will define specific heat capacity and calculate thermal energy changes.
Key Questions
- Explain why water is often used as a coolant in engines.
- Analyze how the specific heat capacity of a material affects its temperature change when heated.
- Predict the final temperature of a mixture of two liquids with different specific heat capacities.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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