Two objects are brought into contact. Object #1 has mass 1.12 kg, specific heat capacity 0.52 J g-1 °C-1 and initial temperature 51.4 °C. Object #2 has mass 62.7 g, specific heat capacity 3.54 J g-1 °C-1 and initial temperature 15.3 °C. What is the final temperature of the two masses after thermal equilibrium has been reached? Assume the two objects are thermally isolated from everything else. Express your answer in °C and 2 significant figures

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Two objects are brought into contact.

Object #1 has mass 1.12 kg, specific heat capacity 0.52 J g-1 °C-1 and initial temperature 51.4 °C.

Object #2 has mass 62.7 g, specific heat capacity 3.54 J g-1 °C-1 and initial temperature 15.3 °C.

What is the final temperature of the two masses after thermal equilibrium has been reached? Assume the two objects are thermally isolated from everything else.

Express your answer in °C and 2 significant figures

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