The inner vessel of an electrocalorimeter is made of copper and has a mass of 50 grams. It contains 200 grams of water having an initial temperature of 20°C. The electrocalorimeter is connected to 6 volts and a constant current of 2.5 amps flows. What will be the temperature of the water inside the inner vessel after 1 hour?

The inner vessel of an electrocalorimeter is made of copper and has a mass of 50 grams. It contains 200 grams of water having an initial temperature of 20°C. The electrocalorimeter is connected to 6 volts and a constant current of 2.5 amps flows. What will be the temperature of the water inside the inner vessel after 1 hour?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter21: Current And Direct Current Circuits

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