Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A glass beaker holds $0.20\text{ kg}$ of water at $20\degree\text{C}$. The specific heat capacity of water is $4200\text{ J/(kg }\degree\text{C)}$. A brass block with mass $0.15\text{ kg}$ is initially at $170\degree\text{C}$. The block is then gently placed into the beaker of water. When thermal equilibrium is reached, both the water and the brass are at $30\degree\text{C}$. Determine the specific heat capacity of the brass. (Assume that no water is lost and no thermal energy has been transferred to the beaker or the surroundings.)

  • A$400\text{ J/(kg }\degree\text{C)}$
  • B$660\text{ J/(kg }\degree\text{C)}$
  • C$1200\text{ J/(kg }\degree\text{C)}$
  • D$5600\text{ J/(kg }\degree\text{C)}$

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