Question

HELP When 400 J of heat is added to 5.6 g of olive oil at 23*C, the temperature increases to 87*C. What is the specific heat of the olive oil? (Show all work including the equation you use to solve). (3 points).

Answer 1

Q=mc*temperature change

400=5.6/1000*c*(87-23)

c=1160.07J/kg/k