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Unit 9 · Measurement of temperature

Specific Heat Capacity Presentation

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Science and Technology, Grade 10 · Unit 9

Specific Heat Capacity

Q = ms(T₂ - T₁) · Water: 4200 J/kg°C · Sea and land breeze

By the end of this lesson you can

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Name the three things heat absorbed depends on

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Use Q = ms(T₂ - T₁) in calculations

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Define specific heat capacity and its unit

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Explain coolants, hot water bags and breezes

Same sun, different heat

🔥Heats up quickly
Steel plate
Dry sand
Steel tumbler
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🧊Heats up slowly
Ceramic plate
Soil
Glass tumbler

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Presenter notes: Today we find out why a steel plate in the sun burns your hand while a ceramic plate beside it only feels warm, and why the wind at the seaside changes direction every evening.