A copper cube with an edge measuring 1.60 cm and an aluminum cube with an edge measuring 1.65 cm are both heated to 58.5 ∘C and submerged in 100.0 mL of water at 21.5 ∘C. What is the final temperature of the water when equilibrium is reached? (Assume a density of 0.998 g/mL for water.) Express your answer to three significant figures.

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A copper cube with an edge measuring 1.60 cm and an aluminum cube with an edge measuring 1.65 cm are both heated to 58.5 ∘C and submerged in 100.0 mL of water at 21.5 ∘C.

What is the final temperature of the water when equilibrium is reached? (Assume a density of 0.998 g/mL for water.)
Express your answer to three significant figures.
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