What amount of heat is required by 50 g of copper to increase its temperature by 10∘C? specific heat of copper = 420 J/kg ∘C)
5°C
Given : Rise in temperature ΔTc=10∘C
Mass Mc=50 g=0.05 kg, specific heat Cc=420 J/kg ∘C
Heat required = ΔQ
ΔQ = McCcΔTc
ΔQ=0.05×420×10=210 J