Practicle Flashcards
1
Q
What equipment is needed for the SHC experiment
A
voltmeter
ammeter
power supply
Stop clock
Connecting leads
Thermometer
Block
Heat proof mat
2
Q
How to creat the circuit in the SHC experiment
A
Wire from voltmeter to battery, then battery to ammeter, then voltmeter and ammeter to the heater
3
Q
Steps in the SHC experiment
A
After setting up the circuit
Measure mass of block and record it
Record previous temperature
Turn on voltage meter at 12v
Record volts and current
Allow heating for 20mins
Calculate energy transferred (current × voltage × time)
