An 8 kg metal at 30 degrees Celsius is placed inside 20 kg of water at 5 degrees Celsius. What is the specific heat of the metal if the equilibrium temperature of 23 degrees Celsius is reached? Cwater = 4200 J/kg.
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Step 1: Calculate the heat energy lost by the metal: Heat energy lost by the metal = mass of the metal * specific heat capacity of the metal * (initial temperature of the metal - equilibrium temperature) Heat energy lost by the metal = 8 kg * Cmetal * (30°C - 23°C) Show more…
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