When an unknown mass of nickel at a temperature of 240 k is immersed in 2.0 kg of water at a temperature of 355 k the final temperature became 345 K.  What mass of nickel was immersed in the water?  Specific heat capacity of nickel is 444 J/(kg K) and water is 4300 J/(kg K).

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When an unknown mass of nickel at a temperature of 240 k is immersed in 2.0 kg of water at a temperature of 355 k the final temperature became 345 K.  What mass of nickel was immersed in the water?  Specific heat capacity of nickel is 444 J/(kg K) and water is 4300 J/(kg K).
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