Edexcel IGCSE Physics 5 8p Heating and Energy Stores Questions

Connect particle kinetic energy with temperature rise and explain why temperature can stay constant during a change of state.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • When heating raises a substance’s temperature, explain that particle kinetic energy and average speed increase.
  • During a change of state at constant temperature, explain that particles’ average speed and kinetic store remain unchanged.

Edexcel IGCSE Physics 5 8p Heating and Energy Stores Questions question 1

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Photograph 1 shows an outdoor swimming pool.

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The water in the swimming pool is heated by the Sun during the day.

State what happens to the average speed of the water molecules as the water is heated.

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