Which expression correctly relates the heat absorbed or released by an aqueous…

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Thermodynamics · Thermodynamics

Problem

Which expression correctly relates the heat

q

absorbed or released by an aqueous solution to its mass

m

, specific heat capacity

c

, and temperature change

\Delta T

? (a)

q = \dfrac{mc\,\Delta T}{1000}

(b)

q = mc\,(\Delta T + 273)

(c)

q = mc\,\Delta T

(d)

q = \dfrac12 mc\,\Delta T