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How much heat is given out when a piece of brass of mass 150g and specific heat capacity 560J/kgK cools from 90⁰C to 35⁰C?



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Answer:

To calculate the heat given out by the piece of brass, we can use the formula:

Q = mcΔT

Where:

Q = heat given out

m = mass of brass = 150g = 0.15kg

c = specific heat capacity of brass = 560 J/kgK

ΔT = change in temperature = (35°C - 90°C) = -55°C (note that the temperature change is negative because the brass is cooling)

Substituting the values, we get:

Q = (0.15 kg) x (560 J/kgK) x (-55°C)

Q = -4,620 J

Therefore, the piece of brass gives out 4,620 J of heat when it cools from 90°C to 35°C.

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