O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · May/June 2019 · Q171 Mark

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?

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Ainsulating the container

Bplacing a lid on the container

Cpolishing the outer surface of the container

Dmoving the thermometer closer to the heater

✓ Correct answer

D: moving the thermometer closer to the heater

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Topic: Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 17.

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