Answer:
3.58J/g°C is the specific heat of the metal
Step-by-step explanation:
The specific heat of a material is defined as the energy that 1g of the material absorbs and produce the increasing in temperature in 1°C. The equation is:
Q = S*ΔT*m
Where Q is energy = 1362J
S is specific heat of the material
ΔT is change in temperature = 42°C - 17°C = 25°C
And m is the mass of the material = 15.2g
Replacing:
S = Q / ΔT*m
S = 1362J / 25°C*15.2g
3.58J/g°C is the specific heat of the metal