6. In a physics experiment, a copper cube of mass 300 g is immersed in 100°C boiling water and left there for several minutes. The cube is then transferred to 0.200 kg of water at 10.0°C. The final temperature of the mixture is 21.0°C. What is the specific heat capacity of copper? Identify possible sources of experimental error

6. In a physics experiment, a copper cube of mass 300 g is immersed in 100°C boiling water and left there for several minutes. The cube is then transferred to 0.200 kg of water at 10.0°C. The final temperature of the mixture is 21.0°C. What is the specific heat capacity of copper? Identify possible sources of experimental error

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337553278

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Physics And Measurement

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