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How much heat energy is gained when 5 kg of water at 20C is brought to its boiling point?
(Specific heat of water=4.2 kJ kg1c1)

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1680 kJ

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1700 kJ

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1720 kJ

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1740 kJ

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Solution

The correct option is A

1680 kJ


Given:
Mass of water, m=5 kg
Specific heat of water, c=4.2 kJ kg1 C1
Rise in temperature of water Δθ=10020=80C

Heat gained is given by:
Q=mcΔθ
Q=5×4.2×103×80 J
Q=1680×103J=1680 kJ

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