How much energy is required to raise the temperature of 3 kg of Copper from 0C to 10C?

Answer 1

To calculate the energy required to raise the temperature (without a phase change), we need to use

Q = mcΔT

Since the specific heat of copper is 385 J/kg/^oC

Q = [m*(385 j/kg/^oC ] (10^oC)

Q = (3)*(385)*(10) = 11,550J/kg