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The specific heat capacity of copper is 385 J/kg/°C. Calculate the energy needed to increase the temperature of a 4 kg block of copper from 15°C to 33°C.

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Answer:

heat energy =mc∆t

Q = 4×385×[33-15]

Q = 4×385×18

Q = 27720joule

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