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Determine the amount of thermal energy that must be transferred to a copper wire (mass 20g) to increase its temperature from 25.0°C to
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Determine the amount of thermal energy that must be transferred to a copper wire (mass 20g) to
increase its temperature from 25.0°C to its melting point (1085.0 °C). Note: The specific heat of
copper is 385 J/Kg. C.
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Answer: Thermal energy is 8,2 kJ
Explanation: Heat Q = m c ΔT . c = 385 J/kg C and
ΔT = (1085 – 25)C = 1060 C. Q = 0.020 kg · 385 J / (kg C) ·1060 C
= 8162 J