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OCR J260

Suggested PAG activity — PAG P5 – Energy

OCR Combined Science Physics PAG P5 covers energy changes and transfers; determining specific heat capacity is an example suitable activity.

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Interactive Practical · GCSE Physics

Specific heat capacity

Weigh aluminium and copper blocks, heat each one in insulation while reading a joulemeter and thermometer every two minutes, and find each specific heat capacity from a graph.

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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OCR · J260

Suggested PAG activity · PAG P5 – Energy

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