An energy input of 4.2 kJ raises the temperature of a 0.25 kg block of material by 8.0 °C

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

Problem

An energy input of 4.2 kJ raises the temperature of a 0.25 kg block of material by 8.0 °C. Calculate the specific heat of the material in J kg⁻¹ °C⁻¹.

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