Thermal Properties of Water: Specific Heat Capacity Experiment

The video tutorial covers the thermal properties of water, focusing on specific heat capacity. It explains the concept, sets up an experiment to measure it, and calculates the results. The experiment involves heating water and measuring temperature changes to determine the specific heat capacity. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the accuracy of the results, noting potential energy losses.

What are the two main aspects of water discussed in the presentations?

• Specific heat capacity and density

• Specific heat capacity and temperature change of ice

• Specific heat capacity and melting point

• Specific heat capacity and boiling point

What is the formula used to calculate the specific heat capacity of water?

• E = MC Theta

• E = M/T

• E = M + C

• E = MC^2

Which piece of equipment is used to measure the temperature change in the water?

• Thermometer

• Measuring cylinder

• Heater

• Stopwatch

What is the purpose of the insulating wooden top on the beaker?

• To increase the water temperature

• To prevent water from evaporating

• To reduce thermal energy losses

• To measure the water volume

How much energy is provided by the heater during the experiment?

• 50,000 joules

• 20,000 joules

• 10,000 joules

• 30,000 joules

What was the initial temperature of the water in the experiment?

• 42.8 degrees centigrade

• 23.1 degrees centigrade

• 30.0 degrees centigrade

• 19.7 degrees centigrade

What is the actual specific heat capacity of water?

• 4000 joules per kilogram degree centigrade

• 5076 joules per kilogram degree centigrade

• 4200 joules per kilogram degree centigrade

• 5000 joules per kilogram degree centigrade