Multiple choice

How much heat energy is needed to raise the temperature of 3 kg of copper by 6 K, where Specific heat capacity of copper = 913 J/(kg K)?

  1. 16434 J

  2. 456.6 J

  3. 50.72 J

  4. 0.019 J

  5. 1826 J

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Specific heat capacity of copper = 913 J/(kg K).  Therefore Heat energy = mass x specific heat capacity x temperature change = 3 x 913 x 6 = 16434 J.