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an immersion heater is rated 120W. How long does it take the heater to raise the temperature of 1.2kg of water by 15 degree Celsius. ( assume heat lost to the surrounding is negligible. Specific Heat Capacity of water = 4200 J/kg/k )

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It would take approximately 71 minutes for the heater to raise the temperature of 1.2 kg of water by 15 degrees Celsius.

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