Experiment to measure the Specific Heat Capacity of Water
Diagram
Method
- Apparatus was set up as shown in the diagram.
- DC power supply was turned to 12 volts.
- The calorimeter was weighed with and without water, the results were subtracted to give the water mass.
- Initial water temperature was recorded.
- The current was measured in the ammeter and recorded.
- Water was left to heat for 10 minutes.
- The final water temperature was recorded.