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22,000J of heat is required to raise the temperature of \(1.5 kg\) of paraffin from ...

22,000J of heat is required to raise the temperature of \(1.5 kg\) of paraffin from \(20^{\circ} C\) to \(30^{\circ} C\).
Calculate the specific heat capacity of paraffin:
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  • A \(14666 jkg ^{-10} C ^{-1}\)
  • B \(2933 jkg ^{-10} C ^{-1}\)
  • C \(40400 jkg ^{-10} C ^{-1}\)
  • D \(5886 jkg { }^{-10} C ^{-1}\)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:

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