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SHC of a liquid
A pair of videos that investigates the specific heat capacity of a liquid. This first video allows students to carry out an experiment on the specific heat capacity of water from home. The second explains how to interpret the data, plot the graph and determine the specific heat capacity of water. This is a required practical for students to be able to understand and carry out for GCSE Combined Science and Physics.
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