The correct option is A 105 kJ
Given:
Mass of water, m=0.5 kg,
Specific heat of water, S=4200 JkgK
Initial temperature, T1=20 ∘C
Final temperature, T2=70 ∘C
Hence, temperature change,
ΔT=T2 − T1
ΔT=50 ∘C
Since, amount of heat absorbed by a substance,
Q=mSΔT
Q=0.5×4200×50
Q=105,000 J=105 kJ