Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

Option 10. 169.118 J/KgºC

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were obtained:

Change in temperature (ΔT) = 20 °C

Heat (Q) absorbed = 1.61 KJ

Mass of metal bar = 476 g

Specific heat capacity (C) of metal bar =?

Next, we shall convert 1.61 KJ to joule (J). This can be obtained as follow:

1 kJ = 1000 J

Therefore,

1.61 KJ = 1.61 KJ × 1000 J / 1 kJ

1.61 KJ = 1610 J

Next, we shall convert 476 g to Kg. This can be obtained as follow:

1000 g = 1 Kg

Therefore,

476 g = 476 g × 1 Kg / 1000 g

476 g = 0.476 Kg

Finally, we shall determine the specific heat capacity of the metal bar. This can be obtained as follow:

Change in temperature (ΔT) = 20 °C

Heat (Q) absorbed = 1610 J

Mass of metal bar = 0.476 Kg

Specific heat capacity (C) of metal bar =?

Q = MCΔT

1610 = 0.476 × C × 20

1610 = 9.52 × C

Divide both side by 9.52

C = 1610 / 9.52

C = 169.118 J/KgºC

Thus, the specific heat capacity of the metal bar is 169.118 J/KgºC