A calorimeter is made from 0.15 kg of aluminum and contains 0.2 kg of water. Initially, the calorimeter and water are at 18°C. A 0.04 kg mass of unknown material is heated to 97°C and added to the water. At equilibrium, everything is at 22°C. What is the specific heat of the mass? Specific heat of Aluminium = 900 J/Kg/K Specific heat of Water = 4187 J/Kg/K Why do different materials possess different specific heat values?

A calorimeter is made from 0.15 kg of aluminum and contains 0.2 kg of water. Initially, the calorimeter and water are at 18°C. A 0.04 kg mass of unknown material is heated to 97°C and added to the water. At equilibrium, everything is at 22°C. What is the specific heat of the mass? Specific heat of Aluminium = 900 J/Kg/K Specific heat of Water = 4187 J/Kg/K Why do different materials possess different specific heat values?

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Chapter11: Energy In Thermal Processes

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