Answer to Question #256438 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for AlvinT

Question #256438

Calculate the heat capacity of 20kg of brass (specific heat capacity of brass = 380Jkg -

1 K -1 )


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Expert's answer
2021-10-25T15:24:53-0400

The heat capacity is given as follows:


C=mcC = mc

where m=20kgm = 20kg is the mass of the block and c=380JkgKc = 380\dfrac{J}{kg\cdot K} is the specific heat capacity of brass. Thus, obtain:


C=20kg380JkgK=7600JKC = 20kg\cdot 380\dfrac{J}{kg\cdot K} = 7600\dfrac{J}{K}

Answer. 7600 J/K.


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