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JAMB Physics 2012 Question 22

Question 22

Quantity of Heat

Calculate the temperature change when 500 J of heat is supplied to 100g of water. [specific heat capacity of water = 4200Jkg−1K−1]

  1. A.12.1°C
  2. B.2.1°C
  3. C.1.2°C
  4. D.0.1°C.
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Answer: C (1.2°C)

Explanation

Δθ = Q/(mc) = 500 ÷ (0.1 × 4200) ≈ 1.2°C.