An 75 gram silver spoon at 22 degrees C is place in a cup of coffee at 95 degrees C. The specific heat of silver is 0.056 cal/(gram*degree C). How much heat in calories does the spoon absorb to reach a temperature of 87 degrees C?

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An 75 gram silver spoon at 22 degrees C is
place in a cup of coffee at 95 degrees C. The
specific heat of silver is 0.056
cal/(gram*degree C). How much heat in
calories does the spoon absorb to reach a
temperature of 87 degrees C?
Transcribed Image Text:An 75 gram silver spoon at 22 degrees C is place in a cup of coffee at 95 degrees C. The specific heat of silver is 0.056 cal/(gram*degree C). How much heat in calories does the spoon absorb to reach a temperature of 87 degrees C?
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