Temperature
Definitions: Temperature
Exam question
State what is meant by two objects being in thermal equilibrium.
9702/42 · Oct/Nov 2025 · Q3(a)
Model answer
The objects have the same temperature, so there is no net transfer of thermal energy between them when in thermal contact.
Exam question
Define specific heat capacity.
9702/42 · May/Jun 2025 · Q3(a)
Model answer
The thermal energy required per unit mass to produce a unit rise in temperature, without a change of state.
Exam question
Define specific latent heat.
9702/41 · May/Jun 2025 · Q3(a)
Model answer
The thermal energy required per unit mass to change state at constant temperature.
Exam question
Define specific latent heat of vaporisation.
9702/42 · May/Jun 2022 · Q3(a)
Model answer
The thermal energy required per unit mass to change a liquid into a gas at constant temperature.
