Question

The specific heat capacity of aluminum is 0.22 cal/g°C. How much energy needs to flow into 20.0 grams of aluminum to change its temperature by 15°C?
a) 0.017 cal
b) 0.29 cal
c) 66 cal
d) 1363 cal

*I NEED EXPLANATION, PLEASE*

Answer 1

Answer:

C)  66 calories

Explanation:

The Heat energy required to flow into a unit mass object to raise its temperature by 1 degree is known as specific heat capacity.

specific heat capacity of aluminum, c = 0.22 cal/g°C

mass of aluminium, m = 20.0 g