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Date May 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17M.1.SL.TZ2.10
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Question number 10 Adapted from N/A

Question

The graph shows the variation with time t of the temperature T of two samples, X and Y. X and Y have the same mass and are initially in the solid phase. Thermal energy is being provided to X and Y at the same constant rate.

What is the correct comparison of the specific latent heats LX and LY and specific heat capacities in the liquid phase cX and cY of X and Y?

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 3: Thermal physics » 3.1 – Thermal concepts
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