A piece of copper ( ) cools from to

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

A 0.60 kg0.60\,\text{kg} piece of copper (c=386 J kg−1 K−1c = 386\,\text{J}\,\text{kg}^{-1}\,\text{K}^{-1}) cools from 150∘C150^{\circ}\text{C} to 30∘C30^{\circ}\text{C}. Calculate the magnitude of the heat released by the copper during this process, in kilojoules.

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