Thermal Physics The graph below shows the temperature of a sample of substance as it is heated. The thermal energy is supplied at a constant rate of 225 W. The substance begins as a solid, and has a mass of 775 grams. 100 90 80 70 50 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 18o 200 ie / second a. Determine the specific heat capacity of the substance as a liquid. / adua

Thermal Physics The graph below shows the temperature of a sample of substance as it is heated. The thermal energy is supplied at a constant rate of 225 W. The substance begins as a solid, and has a mass of 775 grams. 100 90 80 70 50 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 18o 200 ie / second a. Determine the specific heat capacity of the substance as a liquid. / adua

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Chapter29: Nuclear Physics

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