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How much energy is required to raise the temperature of 2 kg of iron from

20°C to 23°C? (Refer to table of specific heat values.)
O A. 2.7 J
O B. 900 J
O c. 2700 j
O D. 1.35

User KMR
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Answer:

252000j

Step-by-step explanation:

Heat lost= heat gained

4200×2×3=heat lost

Energy =25200j

User Mickey Tin
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Answer: 2700 j

Step-by-step explanation:

Q (energy) = m (mass) * t (change in temp) * c (specific heat capacity)

Plug in the values...

Q = 2(3)(0.45) (specific heat capacity of iron)

Q = 2.7 Kj

convert kilo joules to joules and you get 2700 j

Hope this helps :)

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