A quantity of water (specific heat ) absorbs of energy

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics · Further mechanics and thermal physics

Problem

A 0.50 kg0.50\,\text{kg} quantity of water (specific heat 4186 J kg−1 °C−14186\,\text{J}\,\text{kg}^{-1}\,\text{°C}^{-1}) absorbs 6.3 kJ6.3\,\text{kJ} of energy. Calculate the temperature change of the water. Give your answer to the nearest 0.1 ∘C0.1\,^{\circ}\text{C}.

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