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A zinc has a heat capacity of 40 J/K, what is the mass of the zinc, given that the ...

A zinc has a heat capacity of 40 J/K, what is the mass of the zinc, given that the specific heat of zinc is 380 J/kg k
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  • A 0.11kg
  • B 0.12kg
  • C 0.13kg
  • D 0.14kg
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Heat capacity (o) = mass (kg) specific heat of a substance (C2)
i.e Q = MC
where Q = 40 J/L, m = ?(380 J/Kgk)
40 = m × 380
m = 0.11kg (Approx)

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