Physics for IGCSE & O level - Thermal Effects (Section 7 - No. 24)

If 1 kg of a substance has a specific heat capacity of 2000 J/kg°C, how much energy is required to raise its temperature by 10°C?
20,000 J
2,000 J
200 J
200,000 J

Explanation

Q = mcΔT; Q = 1 kg * 2000 J/kg°C * 10°C = 20000 J

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