Question

What is the specific heat of copper if a 105 g sample absorbs 15200 joules and the change in temperature is 377 0C ? (Draw a temperature time graph)

Answer 1

Answer : The specific heat of copper is,
`0.384J/g^oC`

Explanation :

Formula used :

`q=m* c* \Delta T`

where,

q = heat absorb = 15200 J

m = mass of sample = 105 g

c = specific heat capacity of copper = ?

`\Delta T` = change in temperature =
`377^oC`

Now put all the given values in the above formula, we get:

`15200J=105g* c* 377^oC`

`c=0.384J/g^oC`

Therefore, the specific heat of copper is,
`0.384J/g^oC`