It Is Necessary to Determine the Specific Heat of an Unknown

question 49

Multiple Choice

It is necessary to determine the specific heat of an unknown object.The mass of the object is measured to be 199.0 g.It is determined experimentally that it takes 16.0 J to raise the temperature 10.0°C.Find the specific heat of the object.

• A) 8.04 J/kg • K
• B) 1600 J/kg • K
• C) 0.00120 J/kg • K
• D) 3.18 × 10⁶ J/kg • K

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Definitions:

Water Loss

The process through which water is eliminated from an organism or an environment, which can occur through means such as evaporation, respiration, or excretion.

Blood Vessels

Tubes in the body through which blood circulates, including arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Excess Heat

Heat produced beyond what is necessary or utilized, often resulting in negative impacts on physical systems or organisms.

Skin

the body's largest organ, providing a protective barrier against mechanical impacts, microbes, and elements of the environment.