Answer:
2633.7 s
Explanation:
From the question,
Heat lost by the water heater = Heat gained by the water
Applying,
P = cm(t₂-t₁)/t.................. Equation 1
Where P = power of the heat, c = specific heat capacity of water, m = mass of water, t₁ = initial temperature, t₂ = final temperature, t = time
make t the subject of the equation
t = cm(t₂-t₁)/P.............. Equation 2
From the question,
Given: c = 4190 J/kgK, P = 3.5 kW = 3500 W, m = 40 kg, t₁ = 20°C, t₂ = 75°C
Substitute these values into equation 2
t = 4190×40(75-20)/3500
t = 9218000/3500
t = 2633.7 s
