Answer:
266 g or 0.266 kg
Explanation:
The formula for specific heat capacity is given as,
Q = cm(t₂-t₁) ..................... Equation 1
Where Q = Heat Energy, c = specific heat capacity of Aluminum, m = mass of the aluminum fins, t₁ = initial temperature, t₂ = final temperature.
make m the subject of the equation,
m = Q/c(t₂-t₁)................... Equation 2
Given : Q = 2571 J, c = 0.897 J/g.°C, t₁ = 15.73 °C, t₂ = 26.50 °C.
Substitute into equation 2
m = 2571/[0.897×(26.5-15.73)]
m = 2571/9.661
m = 266 g or 0.266 kg
Hence the mass of the Aluminum fins = 266 g or 0.266 kg
