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Grade 12Thermal Physics

An electric heater of power 1000w raises the temperature of 5kg of a liquid from 25°c to 31°c in 2 minutes. Find the heat capacity of liquid.

Profile image of adarsh raj singh
9 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Vikas TU
9 Years ago
Dear Student,
As Heat is:
Q=mc∆t
=>Pxt=mc∆t
=>1000x2=5xcx6
=>c=200/3 J/K.
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Vikas (B. Tech. 4th year
Thapar University)