There is 100 grams of water in a brass calorimeter of mass 200 grams. It is found that 590 calories are required to raise the temperature of water and container from 20°C to 25°C. What is the specific heat of the brass?

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There is 100 grams of water in a brass calorimeter of mass 200 grams. It is found that 590 calories are required to raise the temperature of water and container from 20°C to 25°C. What is the specific heat of the brass?

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