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How much heat is required to increase temperature of 50kg water by 20°c? convert heat into calorie as well​

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Specific heat for water = 4.186 J / (g °C)

50 kg = 50 000 grams

50 000 g * 20 C * 4.186 J/(g C) = 4 186 000 J

TO convert from J to calories , divide joules by 4184

4 186 000 J / 4184 J/ calorie = ~ 1000 calories

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