Question on: SS2 Physics - Heat and Thermodynamics

How much heat energy is required to raise the temperature of 50 grams of aluminium from 20°C to 80°C? The specific heat capacity of aluminium is 0.897 J/g°C.

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To calculate the heat energy, we use the formula: Q = m c ΔT

   Q = 50 g x 0.897 J/g°C x (80°C - 20°C)

   Q = 50 g x 0.897 J/g°C x 60°C

   Q = 2691 J

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