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How much heat is absorbed by a 71g iron skillet when its temperature rises from 11oC to 29oC?

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The right formula to use for this calculation is the heat capacity formula,
Heat absorbed, Q = MCT, Where
M = Mass of the substance = 71
C = Specific heat capacity for iron = 0.450 J/gc
T = Change in temperature = 29 - 11 = 18
Q = 71 * 0.450 *18 = 575.10
The amount of heat absorbed by the iron skillet is 575 J.
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