A calorimeter contains 70.2 g of water at 15.3°C. If 143.7 g of water at 36.5°C is mixed with it, the common temperature is 28.7°C. Find the water equivalent of the calorimeter. (Need detailed solution)

A calorimeter contains 70.2 g of water at 15.3°C. If 143.7 g of water at 36.5°C is mixed with it, the common temperature is 28.7°C. Find the water equivalent of the calorimeter. (Need detailed solution)

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