IB skill practice

Use specific heat capacity and latent heat

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Mass changed from latent heat

In a second version of the same investigation, Steam condenses in a greenhouse model investigation and releases \(31500\,\text{J}\). Use \(L=2.25\times 10^{6}\,\text{J kg}^{-1}\). Calculate the mass that condenses. Use the diagram first, then calculate the requested value. Enter the numerical result and choose the interpretation that matches the physical meaning.

Worked practice: physics data and result

Read the physical quantities first, then calculate the result and state what it means.