Question

If the specific heat of water is 1.0 calorie/gram°C, how many calories are required to raise 500 grams of water 10.0°C?

Answer 1

Answer:

5000 J

Explanation:

Using specific heat capacity formula,Q=mc^T where Q is energy absorbed(calories required)

and ^T is change in temperature

Thus, Q=500*1.0*10

=5000