Question

5,000 joules of thermal energy were applied to 1-kg aluminum bar. What was the temperature increase?

Answer 1

ΔT = 4.9°C

Step-by-step explanation:

The thermal energy of the bar can be given as follows:

Thermal Energy = mCΔT

where,

m = mass of bar = 1 kg

C = specific heat capacity of aluminum = 1020 J/kg.°C

ΔT = Change in Temperature = ?

Therefore,

5000 J = (1 kg)(1020 J/kg.°C)ΔT

ΔT = (5000 J)/(1020 J/°C)

ΔT = 4.9°C