An electric kettle is rated 1.2 kW

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

Problem

An electric kettle is rated 1.2 kW. It is used for 15 minutes to heat water from 25 °C to 100 °C. Assuming no heat is lost to the surroundings and taking the specific heat capacity of water as 4200 J kg⁻¹ °C⁻¹, calculate the mass of water that can be brought to the boil.

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