A calorimeter of mass 250 g contains 200 g of water. A 1000 w heater running for 5 minutes, heated this combination of liquid and calorimeter from 20°C to 80°C. Calculate the specific heat capacity of this calorimeter

A calorimeter of mass 250 g contains 200 g of water. A 1000 w heater running for 5 minutes, heated this combination of liquid and calorimeter from 20°C to 80°C. Calculate the specific heat capacity of this calorimeter

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter21: Heat And The First Law Of Thermodynamics

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