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A 2 kg block of metal is heated, absorbing 800 J of energy, causing a temperature increase of 20 °C. What is the specific heat capacity of the metal (Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity)

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A 2 kg block of metal is heated, absorbing 800 J of energy, causing a temperature increase of 20 °C. What is the specific heat capacity of the metal (Temperature changes in a system and specific heat capacity).

  1. A.20 J/kg°C
  2. B.40 J/kg°C
  3. C.10 J/kg°C
  4. D.30 J/kg°C

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