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A-Level CAIE Physics 14 3 Specific Heat Capacity And Specific Latent Heat Question Bank

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Question 1

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A light spring is suspended from a fixed point. A bar magnet is attached to the end of the spring, as shown in Fig. 1.1. In order to shield the magnet from draughts, a cardboard cup is placed around the magnet but does not touch it. The magnet is displaced vertically and then released. The variation with time t of the vertical displacement y of the magnet is shown in Fig. 1.2. The mass of the magnet is 130 g .

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Question 1(c)

1(c)

The mass of the aluminium cup in (b) is 6.2 g . The specific heat capacity of aluminium is \(910 \mathrm{Jkg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}\). The energy in (b)(ii) is transferred to the cup as thermal energy. Calculate the mean rise in temperature of the cup. temperature rise = Please turn over for Question 2.

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Answer

\(q=m c \Delta \theta\) \(4.8 \times 10^{-3}=6.2 \times 10^{-3} \times 910 \times \Delta \theta \quad\) C1 \(\Delta \theta=8.5 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~K}\)

Question 1

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Fig. 1.1 shows a small solid metal cylinder of mass m, length L and diameter d. The cylinder is heated to a uniform temperature. The cylinder is then removed from the heat source and the cylinder is wrapped in an insulating material. The temperature of the room is \(T_{\mathrm{R}}\). At time t after the cylinder starts to cool, the surface temperature of the cylinder is \(T_{\mathrm{C}}\). It is suggested that \(T_{\mathrm{C}}\) is related to t by the relationship where A is the total surface area of the cylinder, c is the specific heat capacity of the metal, and U and Z are constants. Plan a laboratory experiment to test the relationship between \(T_{\mathrm{C}}\) and t. Draw a diagram showing the arrangement of your equipment. Explain how the results could be used to determine values for U and Z. In your plan you should include: - the procedure to be followed - the measurements to be taken - the control of variables - the analysis of the data - any safety precautions to be taken. Diagram

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Answer

Defining the problem t is the independent variable and \(T_{\mathrm{c}}\) is the dependent variable or vary t and measure \(T_{\mathrm{c}}\) keep \(T_{\mathrm{R}}\) constant Methods of data collection labelled diagram of workable experiment including: - solid cylinder cooling - insulation surrounding all of the cylinder - thermometer touching cylinder inside insulation - insulation and thermometer labelled method to heat the cylinder uniformly, e.g. place in oven/immerse in hot water or diagram showing cylinder in oven or hot water method to determine time t, e.g. stopwatch or temperature sensor connected to a data logger method to measure L e.g. use a ruler/calipers/micrometer and method to measure d e.g. use calipers/micrometer Method of Analysis plot a graph of \(\ln \left(T_{\mathrm{C}}-T_{\mathrm{R}}\right)\) against t or equivalent \(U=-\frac{m c \times \text { gradient }}{A}\) \(Z=\mathrm{e}^{y \text {-intercept }}\) 1 Additional detail including safety considerations D1 precaution to prevent burns or use of hot cylinder / oven / hot water e.g. use of gloves, use of tongs D2 keep thickness of the insulating material constant (for each \(T_{\mathrm{C}}\) ) D3 method to measure m, e.g. use a (top-pan) balance D4 for water bath/oven methods, wait for initial temperature of the cylinder to become uniform or constant throughout the cylinder D5 (surface) \(A=\pi d L+\frac{\pi d^{2}}{2}\) or \(\pi d L+2\left(\frac{\pi d^{2}}{4}\right)\) D6 repeat measurements of d along the length of the cylinder / in different directions and determine the average value of d D7 description of how c is determined from a separate experiment by heating the cylinder using electrical heater and \[ c=\frac{\Delta E}{m \Delta \theta} \] D8 method of determining energy supplied to electrical heater to determine c, e.g. use of joulemeter for \(\Delta E\) or electrical method using ammeter and voltmeter to determine I V t D9 use several temperature sensors and determine the average \(T_{\mathrm{C}}\) D10 relationship valid if a straight line is produced (with y-intercept \(=\ln Z\) ) Do not accept line passing through the origin.

Question 2

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3 marks

Question 2(b)

2(b)

A fixed mass of an ideal gas at a temperature of \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is sealed in a cylinder by a piston, as shown in Fig. 2.1. The initial volume of the gas is \(1.24 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}^{3}\). Thermal energy is supplied to the gas and its volume increases by \(5.20 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}^{3}\).

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Question 2(b)(iii)

2(b)(iii)

The mass of the gas is 16 g . For this expansion, there is a net transfer of 960 J of thermal energy to the gas. Calculate the specific heat capacity c of the gas at this pressure.

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Answer

\(c=Q / m \Delta T\) C1 \[ \begin{aligned} =960 /(0.016 \times(416-293)) =490 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~kg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1} \end{aligned} \] A1

Question 2

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3 marks

Question 2(c)

2(c)

The mass of nitrogen gas in another container is 24.0 g at a temperature of \(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The gas is cooled to its boiling point of \(-196^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Assume all the gas condenses to a liquid. For this change the specific heat capacity of nitrogen gas is \(1.04 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~kg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}\). The specific latent heat of vaporisation of nitrogen is \(199 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~kg}^{-1}\). Determine the thermal energy, in kJ , removed from the nitrogen gas. energy = kJ

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Answer

\(E=m c \Delta \theta\) and E=m L C1 \(\Delta \theta=(27+196)\) or 223 C1 \[ \begin{aligned} E =0.0240 \times 1.04 \times(27+196)+0.0240 \times 199 =10.3 \mathrm{~kJ} \end{aligned} \] A1

Question 2

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3 marks

Question 2(a)

2(a)

Define specific heat capacity.

Easystructured2 marks

Answer

(thermal) energy per unit mass (to cause temperature change) B1 (thermal) energy per unit change in temperature B1

Question 2(c)

2(c)

Use the information in (b) to suggest, with a reason, how the average specific heat capacity of water between \(8^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(16^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) compares with its average value between \(0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(8^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

Hardstructured1 marks

Answer

more thermal energy needed so specific heat capacity is greater B1

Question 2

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2 marks

Question 2(a)

2(a)

Define specific heat capacity.

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Answer

(thermal) energy per unit mass (to change temperature) B1 (thermal) energy per unit change in temperature B1

Question 2(b)

2(b)

An ideal gas of mass 0.35 kg is heated at a constant pressure of \(2.0 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{~Pa}\) so that its internal energy increases by 7600 J . During this process, the volume of the gas increases from \(0.038 \mathrm{~m}^{3}\) to \(0.063 \mathrm{~m}^{3}\) and the temperature increases by \(56^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

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Question 2(b)(iv)

2(b)(iv)

Calculate the specific heat capacity of the gas for this process. Give a unit with your answer. specific heat capacity = unit

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Answer

specific heat capacity \(=q / m \Delta T\) \[ =12600 /(0.35 \times 56) \] C1 \(=640 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~kg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}\) A1

Question 3

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8 marks

Question 3(a)

3(a)

Define specific latent heat.

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Answer

(numerically equal to) quantity of heat/(thermal) energy to change state/phase of unit mass at constant temperature (allow 1/2 for definition restricted to fusion or vaporisation)

Question 3(b)

3(b)

A beaker containing a liquid is placed on a balance, as shown in Fig. 3.1. A heater of power 110 W is immersed in the liquid. The heater is switched on and, when the liquid is boiling, balance readings m are taken at corresponding times t. A graph of the variation with time t of the balance reading m is shown in Fig. 3.2.

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Question 3(b)(i)

3(b)(i)

State the feature of Fig. 3.2 which suggests that the liquid is boiling at a steady rate.

Easystructured1 marks

Answer

constant gradient/straight line (allow linear/constant slope)

Question 3(b)(ii)

3(b)(ii)

Use data from Fig. 3.2 to determine a value for the specific latent heat L of vaporisation of the liquid.

Mediumstructured3 marks

Answer

Pt =m L or power = gradient × L use of gradient of graph (or two points separated by at least 3.5 minutes) \(110 \times 60=L \times(372-325) \times 10^{-3} / 7.0\) \(L=9.80 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{Jkg}^{-1}\) (accept 2 s.f.) (allow 9.8 to 9.9 rounded to 2 s.f.)

Question 3(b)(iii)

3(b)(iii)

State, with a reason, whether the value determined in (ii) is likely to be an overestimate or an underestimate of the normally accepted value for the specific latent heat of vaporisation of the liquid.

Mediumstructured2 marks

Answer

some energy/heat is lost to the surroundings or vapour condenses on sides so value is an overestimate

Question 3

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4 marks

Question 3(a)

3(a)

Define specific latent heat.

Easystructured2 marks

Answer

(numerically equal to) quantity of (thermal) energy/heat to change state/phase of unit mass at constant temperature (allow 1/2 for definition restricted to fusion or vaporisation)

Question 3(b)

3(b)

An electrical heater is immersed in some melting ice that is contained in a funnel, as shown in Fig. 3.1. The heater is switched on and, when the ice is melting at a constant rate, the mass m of ice melted in 5.0 minutes is noted, together with the power P of the heater. The power P of the heater is then increased. A new reading for the mass m of ice melted in 5.0 minutes is recorded when the ice is melting at a constant rate. Data for the power P and the mass m are shown in Fig. 3.2.

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Question 3(b)(i)

3(b)(i)

Complete Fig. 3.2 to determine the mass melted per second for each power of the heater.

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Answer

at 70 W , mass \(\mathrm{s}^{-1}=0.26 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\) at 110 W , mass \(\mathrm{s}^{-1}=0.38 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\)

Question 3(b)(ii)

3(b)(ii)

Use the data in the completed Fig. 3.2 to determine

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Answer

1. P+h=m L or substitution of one set of values (110-70)=(0.38-0.26) L \[ L=330 \mathrm{Jg}^{-1} \] C1 C1 A1 2. either \(70+h=0.26 \times 330\) \[ \text { or } 110+h=0.38 \times 330 \] \(h=17 / 16 / 15 \mathrm{~W}\) C1 A1

Question 3

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5 marks

Question 3(a)

3(a)

Define specific latent heat.

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Answer

(numerically equal to) quantity of (thermal) energy required to change the state of unit mass of a substance M1 without any change of temperature A1 (Allow 1 mark for definition of specific latent heat of fusion/vaporisation)

Question 3(b)

3(b)

The heater in an electric kettle has a power of 2.40 kW . When the water in the kettle is boiling at a steady rate, the mass of water evaporated in 2.0 minutes is 106 g . The specific latent heat of vaporisation of water is \(2260 \mathrm{Jg}^{-1}\). Calculate the rate of loss of thermal energy to the surroundings of the kettle during the boiling process. rate of loss = W

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Answer

either energy supplied \(=2400 \times 2 \times 60=288000 \mathrm{~J}\) C1 energy required for evaporation \(=106 \times 2260=240000 \mathrm{~J}\) C1 rate of loss \(=48000 / 120=400 \mathrm{~W}\) A1 or energy required for evaporation \(=106 \times 2260=240000 \mathrm{~J}\) (C1) power required for evaporation \(=240000 /(2 \times 60)=2000 \mathrm{~W}\) (C1) rate of loss \(=2400-2000=400 \mathrm{~W}\) (A1)

Question 3

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Question 3(b)

3(b)

An electric water heater contains a tube through which water flows at a constant rate. The water in the tube passes over a heating coil, as shown in Fig. 3.1. The water flows into the tube at a temperature of \(18^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). When the power of the heater is 3.8 kW , the temperature of the water at the outlet is \(42^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The specific heat capacity of water is \(4.2 \mathrm{Jg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}\).

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Question 3(b)(i)

3(b)(i)

Use the data to calculate the flow rate, in \(\mathrm{gs}^{-1}\), of water through the tube. flow rate = \(\mathrm{gs}^{-1}\)

Mediumstructured3 marks

Answer

power \(=m \times c \times \Delta \theta\) where m is mass per second \(3800=m \times 4.2 \times(42-18)\) \(m \quad=38 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}\)

Question 3(b)(ii)

3(b)(ii)

State and explain whether your answer in (i) is likely to be an overestimate or an underestimate of the flow rate.

Mediumstructured2 marks

Answer

some thermal energy is lost to the surroundings so rate is an overestimate