Answer:
a) 727.5 kJ
Explanation:
Step 1: Data given
Mass of the piece of copper = 6.22 kg
Initial temperature of the copper = 20.5 °C
Final temperature of the copper = 324.3 °C
Specific heat of copper = 0.385 J/g°C
Step 2:
Q = m*c*ΔT
⇒ with Q = heat transfer (in J)
⇒ with m = the mass of the object (in grams) = 6220 grams
⇒ with c = the specific heat capacity = 0.385 J/g°C
⇒ with ΔT = T2 -T1 = 324.3 - 20.5 = 303.8
Q = 6220 grams * 0.385 J/g°C * 303.8 °C
Q = 727509.9 J = 727.5 kJ
b) This heat capacity is the heat capacity given for a copper at a temperature of 25°C