A 25.0 g sample of material is heated from 30.0 °C to 50.0 °C. In the process, it absorbs 540 J of energy as heat. What is the specific heat of the sample?

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A 25.0 g sample of material is heated from 30.0 °C to 50.0 °C. In the process, it absorbs 540 J of energy as heat. What is the specific heat of the sample?

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