An unknown metal is suspected to be gold. When 2.8 JJ of heat are added to 5.6 gg of the metal, its temperature rises by 3.9 ∘C∘C. Are these data consistent with the metal being gold? yes or no
An unknown metal is suspected to be gold. When 2.8 JJ of heat are added to 5.6 gg of the metal, its temperature rises by 3.9 ∘C∘C. Are these data consistent with the metal being gold? yes or no
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An unknown metal is suspected to be gold. When 2.8 JJ of heat are added to 5.6 gg of the metal, its temperature rises by 3.9 ∘C∘C.
Are these data consistent with the metal being gold? yes or no
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