27) A person tries to heat up her bath water by adding 5.0 L of water at 80°C to 60 L of water at 30°C. What is the final temperature of the bath water? A) 40°C B) 36°C C) 34°C D) 38°C

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### Problem Statement

A person tries to heat up her bath water by adding 5.0 L of water at 80°C to 60 L of water at 30°C. What is the final temperature of the bath water?

#### Possible Answers:
A) 40°C  
B) 36°C  
C) 34°C  
D) 38°C

This question involves understanding the concept of heat transfer and equilibrium temperature. To solve the problem, we need to apply the principle of conservation of energy. 

Here’s a brief overview of how to approach such a problem:

1. **Identify the volumes and temperatures**:
   - Volume of hot water, V₁ = 5.0 L at T₁ = 80°C
   - Volume of cold water, V₂ = 60.0 L at T₂ = 30°C

2. **Assumption**: Since it deals with water and assuming no heat loss to the environment, we can use the formula for mixing:

\[ T_f = \frac{(V_1 \cdot T_1) + (V_2 \cdot T_2)}{V_1 + V_2} \]

Where, 
- \( T_f \) = final temperature
- \( V_1 \) and \( V_2 \) are the volumes of water
- \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \) are the initial temperatures of the water volumes.

3. **Calculate**:
   Plugging in the values:

\[ T_f = \frac{(5.0 \cdot 80) + (60.0 \cdot 30)}{5.0 + 60.0} = \frac{(400) + (1800)}{65} = \frac{2200}{65} \approx 34°C \]

Thus, the final temperature of the bath water is **34°C**.

#### Correct Answer:
C) 34°C
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement A person tries to heat up her bath water by adding 5.0 L of water at 80°C to 60 L of water at 30°C. What is the final temperature of the bath water? #### Possible Answers: A) 40°C B) 36°C C) 34°C D) 38°C This question involves understanding the concept of heat transfer and equilibrium temperature. To solve the problem, we need to apply the principle of conservation of energy. Here’s a brief overview of how to approach such a problem: 1. **Identify the volumes and temperatures**: - Volume of hot water, V₁ = 5.0 L at T₁ = 80°C - Volume of cold water, V₂ = 60.0 L at T₂ = 30°C 2. **Assumption**: Since it deals with water and assuming no heat loss to the environment, we can use the formula for mixing: \[ T_f = \frac{(V_1 \cdot T_1) + (V_2 \cdot T_2)}{V_1 + V_2} \] Where, - \( T_f \) = final temperature - \( V_1 \) and \( V_2 \) are the volumes of water - \( T_1 \) and \( T_2 \) are the initial temperatures of the water volumes. 3. **Calculate**: Plugging in the values: \[ T_f = \frac{(5.0 \cdot 80) + (60.0 \cdot 30)}{5.0 + 60.0} = \frac{(400) + (1800)}{65} = \frac{2200}{65} \approx 34°C \] Thus, the final temperature of the bath water is **34°C**. #### Correct Answer: C) 34°C
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