If, as a Pioneer, You Wished to Warm Your Room

question 56

Multiple Choice

If, as a pioneer, you wished to warm your room by taking an object heated on top of a pot-bellied stove to it, which of the following 15-pound objects, each heated to 100°C, would be the best choice? The specific heat capacity (in J/(g·K) ) for each substance is given in parentheses. Iron (0.450) , copper (0.387) , granite (0.79) , gold (0.129) , water (4.18) .

• A)Iron
• B)Copper
• C)Granite
• D)Gold
• E)Water

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Definitions:

Dam

A structure built across a river or stream to hold back water for purposes such as storage, flood defense, or electricity generation.

Sediment

Particles of rock, mineral, or organic materials that accumulate in layers on the Earth's surface, often transported by water, wind, or ice.

Base Level

The lowest point to which a stream or river can erode its channel, often sea level for rivers.

Reservoir

A large natural or artificial lake used for the storage and regulation of water, often for public water supply, hydroelectric power generation, or flood control.