Hot water is added to three times its mass of water at 10oC and the resultant temperature is 20oC. What is the initial temperature of the hot water?
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Heat loss = heat gained
mh x ch x \(\theta\)h = mc x cc x \(\theta\)c
mh x ch x (\(\theta\) - 20) = mc x cc x (20 - 10)
ch = cc ; mc = 3mh
therefore, \(\theta\) = 50oC
Heat loss = heat gained
mh x ch x \(\theta\)h = mc x cc x \(\theta\)c
mh x ch x (\(\theta\) - 20) = mc x cc x (20 - 10)
ch = cc ; mc = 3mh
therefore, \(\theta\) = 50oC