AP Physics · AP2-2 · investigation
Calorimeter prediction 2
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Question6 marks
In an insulated cup, a 0.17 kg metal sample at 84 °C is placed in 0.25 kg of water at 20 °C. Use cmetal = 450 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹ and cwater = 4180 J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹ to predict the equilibrium temperature.
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Define what changes and what is measured, then give a reproducible method and a way to judge the evidence.
Split the problem into linked stages and state why each relationship applies.
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