A given quantity of heat increases the temperature of 150grams of water from 9oC to...

JAMB 1980

A given quantity of heat increases the temperature of 150grams of water from 9^oC to 15^oC and increases the temperature of oil of 100grams from 9^oC to 25^oC. The ratio of the specific heat of oil to that of water is

A. 0.36
B. 0.46
C. 0.56
D. 0.76
E. 0.86

WAEC and NECO CBT App for Mobile Devices - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now

WAEC and NECO CBT Software for Computers and Laptops - Candidates, Schools, Centres, Resellers - 100% Offline -Download Now

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Heat lost = heat gained

m_oC_o\(\theta\)_o = m_wC_w\(\theta\)_w

100 x C_o x (25 - 9) = 150 x C_w x (15 - 9)

\(\frac{C_w}{C_w}\) = 0.56

Previous Next

Go back to Phy classroom

Report an Error Ask A Question Download App

Contributions ({{ comment_count }})

Please wait...

{{ settings.no_comment_msg ? settings.no_comment_msg : 'There are no comments' }}

Quick Questions

professor John is the leader of the ________ committee to review the new book? Answer this

1 Answers · English Language · 3 months ago
His contract was ---- because of irregularities in his contract You picked annulled over terminated and I want to know... Answer this

1 Answers · English Language · 2 months ago
whats is the difference between phrase and clause? Answer this

2 Answers · English Language · 3 days ago

Your School's Whatsapp Group - Join Us now

Post-UTME Past Questions - Original materials are available here - Download PDF for your school of choice + 1 year SMS alerts

A given quantity of heat increases the temperature of 150grams of water from 9oC to...

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

Contributions ({{ comment_count }})

Please wait...

Modal title

Report

Block User

{{ feedback_modal_data.title }}

Quick Questions

Post your Contribution

Sign In