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If 1500 J of energy is supplied to heat a 3 kg substance with a specific heat capacity of 2000 J/kg°C, what is the resulting temperature change?
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Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes
Question
If 1500 J of energy is supplied to heat a 3 kg substance with a specific heat capacity of 2000 J/kg°C, what is the resulting temperature change?
Answer
The temperature change is 0.25 °C.
Explanation
This answer stays anchored to Energy stores and systems and uses the approved objective: Calculate changes in energy when a system is changed by heating..
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Energy Calculation
Students often forget to convert units when calculating changes in energy, leading to incorrect answers.
Always check that mass is in kilograms and energy is in joules before performing calculations.
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