Define specific heat capacity and describe an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of an aluminium block.

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7. (d) (i) Define specific heat capacity.
Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of a substance by $1^\circ C$ (or 1 Kelvin).

7. (d) (ii) Describe an experiment to determine the specific heat capacity of an aluminium block.

• A list of apparatus needed: Aluminium block with two holes, electric heater, thermometer, power supply, ammeter, voltmeter, stop-watch, balance, insulating material (e.g., cotton wool or felt).
• A diagram of the set-up: The diagram would show the aluminium block resting on