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Serc: Investigation of Heat Capacity and Specific Heat ActivitySerc: Investigation of Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Activity
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
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9th - 10th
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Serc: Investigation of Heat Capacity and Specific Heat

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A lab experiment where students use different temperatures of water and solids to study specific heat and heat capacity. By applying mathematical equations, students can use their data to calculate specific heat and heat capacity. Lesson plan includes experimental procedures and a final assessment.

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specific heat capacity

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lab experiment, serc: investigation of heat capacity and specific heat: using different temperatures of water and solids

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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