A 0.022 pounds of water requires 41.8 J to have its temperature raised by 1.5°C. What is the specific heat capacity of water? A 0.418 J/g°C B 3.096 J/g°C c) 2.79 J/g°C D 8.36 J/g°C

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A 0.022 pounds of water requires 41.8 J to have its temperature raised by 1.5°C. What is the specific heat capacity of water?
A) 0.418 J/g°C
B) 3.096 J/g°C
2.79 J/g°C
8.36 J/g°C
Transcribed Image Text:A 0.022 pounds of water requires 41.8 J to have its temperature raised by 1.5°C. What is the specific heat capacity of water? A) 0.418 J/g°C B) 3.096 J/g°C 2.79 J/g°C 8.36 J/g°C
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