We wish to determine the specific heat of a new alloy. A 0.150 kg sample of the alloy is heated to 540°C. It is then quickly placed in 400 g of water at 10°C, which is contained in a 200 g aluminum calorimeter cup. The final temperature of the entire system is 30.5°C. Calculate the specific heat of the alloy. [HINT: The specific heal capacity of aluminium and water are, respectively, CAI = 900 J/kg K,

We wish to determine the specific heat of a new alloy. A 0.150 kg sample of the alloy is heated to 540°C. It is then quickly placed in 400 g of water at 10°C, which is contained in a 200 g aluminum calorimeter cup. The final temperature of the entire system is 30.5°C. Calculate the specific heat of the alloy. [HINT: The specific heal capacity of aluminium and water are, respectively, CAI = 900 J/kg K,

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