Find the specific heat of an unknown material with an initial temperature of 20°C, when 5000 Joules are applied to a 50 gram sample and the final temperature is 70°C

2J/g°C

Explanation:

Q = 5000J

Initial temperature (T1) = 20°C

Final temperature (T2) = 70°C

Specific heat capacity (c) = ?

Heat energy (Q) = mc∇T

Q = mc∇T

Q = mc (T2 - T1)

5000 = 50 * c * (70 - 20)

5000 = 50c * 50

5000 = 2500c

c = 5000 / 2500

c = 2J/g°C

The specific heat capacity of the substance is 2J/g°C