Specific Heat Capacity Relating to Conductors and Insulators

The foam cup and cardboard sleeve act as ______ for the hot coffee.

• Insulator

• Conductor

• Electricty

• Light

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materials that will minimize heat transfer are called ________________.

• equalizer

• matter

• conductors

• insulators

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Which of the following materials is likely to have the highest specific heat capacity?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Water

• Iron

What is the specific heat capacity of water?

• 1 J/g°C

• 4.18 J/g°C

• 0.5 J/g°C

• 2 J/g°C

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Rubber

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If a substance has a high specific heat capacity, what does it mean?

• It heats up quickly

• It cools down quickly

• It requires more energy to change its temperature

• It is a good conductor of heat

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Which of the following is an insulator?

• Silver

• Glass

• Copper

• Aluminum

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Why is water often used as a coolant in industrial processes?

• It has a low specific heat capacity

• It is a good conductor of heat

• It has a high specific heat capacity

• It is cheap

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What is the formula for calculating heat energy?

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Which of the following statements is true about conductors?

• They have high specific heat capacities

• They transfer heat efficiently

• They are poor conductors of electricity

• They are always metals

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