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O-LevelPhysicsThermal Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q151 Mark

The temperature of a 50g mass of a metal is raised by 40°C. The specific heat capacity of the metal is 0.40 J/(g°C). How much thermal energy is supplied?

A0.32 J
B0.50 J
C500 J
D800 J

✓ Correct answer

D: 800 J

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Thermal Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 15.

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