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The specific heat of aluminum is 899 J/kg*C. How much aluminum is changed by 1.00°C assuming 1000. J of heat is added to the piece of aluminum?

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Answer:

Q = c * m * T where c = specific heat, m = mass, T = temperature change

m = Q / (c * T) = 1000 J / (899 J / kg deg C * 1 deg C)

m = 1000 / 899 kg = 1.11 kg

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