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Thermal physics · Question 3

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The specific heat capacity of water is 4200 J/(kg °C). How much energy is needed to raise the temperature of 2.0 kg of water by 15 °C?

  1. A

    560 J

  2. B

    8400 J

  3. C

    63 000 J

  4. D

    126 000 J

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Answer overviewCorrect answer: D — 126 000 J
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Predict from the governing principle before looking for a matching option. Then reject alternatives by checking direction, units, limiting behaviour or the physical meaning of each statement.

  1. 1

    The correct choice is D: 126 000 J

  2. 2

    C forgets the mass. B forgets the temperature rise. A divides where the candidate should multiply.

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