A body of mass 200g and specific heat capacity 0.4Jg -1 k -1 cools from...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2007

A body of mass 200g and specific heat capacity 0.4Jg-1k-1 cools from 37oC to 31oC. Calculate the quantity of the heat released by the body.

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

Correct Answer: C. 480J

Explanation

Q = mc\(\theta\)

= 200 x 0.4 x 6 = 480J



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