Specific heat capacity aluminium

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The forum discussion centers on an experiment measuring the specific heat capacity of aluminum, where the participant reported a value that was too low. The experiment utilized a 1 kg aluminum sample, a thermometer, and a heat energy meter. Suggestions for improvement included ensuring proper insulation to minimize heat loss, which is critical for accurate measurements. The discussion highlights the importance of experimental setup in obtaining reliable thermal properties of materials.

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Homework Statement
An experiment I did I got the specific heat capacity of aluminium to be too low. Anything I could say to improve my experiment?
Relevant Equations
Eh=cm(delta)T
say I used a good insulator?
 
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Hello CAmmers, :welcome: !
Cammers5 said:
Homework Statement:: An experiment I did I got the specific heat capacity of aluminium to be too low. Anything I could say to improve my experiment?
What experiment ?
 
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With the power supply the 1kg of aluminium and thermometer and I had a meter that could measure heat energy also
 
Cammers5 said:
With the power supply the 1kg of aluminium and thermometer and I had a meter that could measure heat energy also
Let me guess. Your answer came out too high.
 

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