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Physics · May / June 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 17

5054Specific heat capacity

The diagram shows a set of apparatus used to determine the specific heat capacity of water. What does not affect the rate at which energy is lost to the surroundings?

  1. Ainsulating the container
  2. Bplacing a lid on the container
  3. Cpolishing the outer surface of the container
  4. Dmoving the thermometer closer to the heater

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Correct answer: D. moving the thermometer closer to the heater

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