Physics
JAMB 1987
22,000J of heat is required to raise the temperature of 1.5kg of paraffin from 20
oC to 30
oC. Calculate the specific heat capacity of paraffin.
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A.
1466Jkg-1 oC-1
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B.
2933Jkg-1 oC-1
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C.
4400Jkg-1 oC-1
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D.
5866Jkg-1 oC-1
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
22,000 = 1.5 x c x (30 - 20)
c = 1466Jkg-1 oC-1
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