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CP10: Charles's Law

Investigate the relationship between volume and temperature of a gas at constant pressure (Charles's Law)

Required PracticalEdexcelA-Level

🔬 Equipment Required

  • Charles's Law apparatus
  • Capillary tube with trapped air
  • Water bath
  • Thermometer
  • Bunsen burner or heater
  • Ruler
  • Stirring rod

🦺 Safety Precautions

  • Take care with hot water
  • Glass capillary tubes are fragile
  • Allow time for thermal equilibrium
  • Handle heating equipment carefully

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About CP10: Charles's Law

CP10: Charles's Law is a required practical for Edexcel A-Level Physics. This practical investigate the relationship between volume and temperature of a gas at constant pressure (charles's law)

Students are expected to understand the method, identify and control variables, use appropriate equipment, analyse results, draw graphs, identify sources of error, suggest improvements, and consider safety precautions.

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