Question

8.88 kJ of energy raises the temperature of a 1 kg block of copper by 10°C.

Calculate the specific heat capacity of copper.

Answer 1

Answer:888J/kg.°C

Explanation: We are given the energy required to increase the temperature , the change in temperature and the mass. We are required to calculate the specific heat.

Q=mcΔT

convert your energy from kJ to J

8.88kJ=8880J

substitute your known values into the equation

8880J = 1kg × c × 10°C

c=888J/kg.°C

the specific heat of copper is found to be 888J/kg.°C