Interpretation: The specific heat of an unknown metal is to be calculated for a given amount and rise in temperature.
Concept introduction: Specific heat is defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram substance by one degree Celsius. It is represented by ‘c’.
Answer to Problem 12PP
The specific heat of metal is
Explanation of Solution
The quantity of heat required can be calculated by using the formula:
Given data:
Substituting the values in formula:
Thus, specific heat of metal is
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