The discussion revolves around an experiment related to determining the specific heat capacity of aluminium. The original poster indicates that their measured value was unexpectedly low and seeks advice on improving the experimental setup.
The conversation is ongoing, with participants asking clarifying questions and exploring potential factors that could affect the accuracy of the specific heat capacity measurement. No consensus has been reached yet.
There is mention of using a good insulator, which may imply considerations regarding heat loss during the experiment. The original poster's results are noted as being lower than expected, prompting further inquiry into the methodology.
!What experiment ?Cammers5 said:
Let me guess. Your answer came out too high.Cammers5 said: