Question #70260
A chef uses a 600W electric steamer to cook fish the steamer heats water causing steam to rise through holes in the base of the food compartment
the steamer contains 500g of water at a temperature of 20oC
Calculate the specific heat capacity of the water when 168kj of energy are supplied to raise the temperature of the water from 20oC to boiling point
the steamer contains 500g of water at a temperature of 20oC
Calculate the specific heat capacity of the water when 168kj of energy are supplied to raise the temperature of the water from 20oC to boiling point
Expert's answer
The specific heat capacity c can be found as:
Q = cm∆t
c =Q/m∆t= 4200J/(C · kg)
Q = cm∆t
c =Q/m∆t= 4200J/(C · kg)
