In Joule's Experiment, If a 10

question 25

Multiple Choice

In Joule's experiment, if a 10.0 kg mass falls a distance of 1.0 m, and the paddle is immersed in a 0.5 L beaker of mercury, what is the rise in temperature of the mercury, given that its mass density is 13.5 g/cm³ and its specific heat capacity is 138 J/(kg °C) ?

• A)1.0°C
• B)0.1°C
• C)0.01°C
• D)0.001°C

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