How much heat is emitted when a body of mass 200g cools from 37 o

PHYSICS
WAEC 1998

How much heat is emitted when a body of mass 200g cools from 37oC to 31oC? (specific heat capacity of the body = 0.4Jg-1K-1)

  • A. 4800J
  • B. 1200J
  • C. 480J
  • D. 202J

Correct Answer: C. 480J

Explanation

H = mC\(\theta\) = 200 x 0.4 x 6

= 480J



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