A metal of mass 0.5kg is heated to 100°C and then transferred to a well-lagged...
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JAMB 2000
A metal of mass 0.5kg is heated to 100°C and then transferred to a well-lagged calorimeter of heat capacity 80J/K containing water of heat capacity 420J/K at 15°C. If the final steady temperature of the mixture is 25°C, find the specific heat capacity of the metal.
- A. 877J/kg/k
- B. 286J/kg/k
- C. 133J/kg/k
- D. 92J/kg/k
Correct Answer: C. 133J/kg/k
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