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1 kg of water at 20C is, mixed with 800 g of water at 80C. Assuming that no heat is lost to the surroundings. Calculate the final temperature of the mixture.

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24.44C
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46.67C
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44.44C
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54.44C
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Solution

The correct option is B 46.67C

mcθ1+mcθ2=mcθ0
since c is constant, assuming water is heated from 0oC
(1000)(20) + (800)(80)= (1800)θ0
20000+64000= 84000=1800θ0
θ0=46.67oC
hence the finale temperature in θ0=46.67o

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