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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

How much heat is required to raise the temperature of a 20 kg iron vat containing 3 kg water from 10°C to 90°C?
Options
A 1.72 MJ
Correct Answer
B 1.72 kJ
C 1.72 J
D 1.72 mJ
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Q = mcΔT for both iron and water combined gives approximately 1.72 × 10^6 J.

Hint

Add heat absorbed by iron and water.

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