Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Physics Question 15

Practice objective / multiple choice question 15 from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Physics examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 15 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2019 • PHYSICS • objective

A \(500\ \text{g}\) copper block (specific heat capacity \(c_{\text{Cu}} = 0.385\ \text{J g}^{-1}\text{K}^{-1}\)) at \(150^{\circ}\text{C}\) is placed into a calorimeter containing \(2.0\ \text{kg}\) of water at \(20^{\circ}\text{C}\). The calorimeter itself has a heat capacity of \(100\ \text{J K}^{-1}\). Assuming no heat loss to the surroundings, calculate the final equilibrium temperature of the system (to one decimal place).

Answer Options

A. 24.1 °C
B. 19.8 °C
C. 27.3 °C
Correct Answer D. 22.9 °C
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
22.9 °C

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2019 Physics Question 15. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Physics examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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