ERTH 535: Planetary Climate Change (Spring 2018) |
Pre-class Quiz #4: Heat Capacity and Specific Heat |
Dr. Dave
Dempsey Dept. of Earth & Climate Sci. SFSU |
This is a "preview" version of Pre-class Quiz #4. The
preview version is suitable for printing and leisurely inspection before you
submit your answers to the interactive or "live" version—that
is, the real thing. When you feel ready to submit your answers, go to iLearn's
ERTH 535 "Pre-class Quiz" section, select the interactive
version, and follow its instructions.
(Responses must be submitted via iLearn by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 16.)
Description: The questions below address material relevant to understanding heat capacity and specific heat. It is based on the handout, "Heat Capacity and Specific Heat" (PDF file).
Questions:
(1) Multiple Choice. Heat Capacity. What determines the heat capacity of an object? (Pick the one best answer.)
(2) Multiple Choice. Specific Heat. What determines the specific heat of an object? (Pick the one best answer.)