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In an experiment to determine the specific latent heat of vaporization of water, steam at 1000c was passed into water contained in a well-lagged copper calorimeter. The following measurements were made:
Mass of calorimeter = 50g
Initial mass of water = 70g
Final mass of calorimeter + water + condensed steam = 123g
Final temperature of mixture = 300C
(Specific heat capacity of water = 4200 J kg -1K and specific heat capacity for copper = 390 J kg -1 K-1)
Determine the:
i) Mass of condensed steam
ii) Heat gained by the calorimeter and water
iii) Given that L is the specific latent heat of evaporation of steam
I. Write an expression for the heat given out by steam
II. Determine the value of L.
Date posted: March 26, 2019. Answers (1)
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i)...(Solved)
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i) The power rating of the stove.
ii) The heat energy wasted by the stove.
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An electric heater rated 6000W is used to heat 1kg of ice initially at -100c until all the mass turns to steam. Given that:
Latent heat of fusion =334kJ-1
Specific heat capacity of ice= 2,260J kg -1 K -1
Specific heat capacity of water = 4, 200J kg-1 K-1
Latent heat of vaporization = 2, 260KJ kg -1 K -1
Calculate the minimum time required for this activity.
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a) The current through the heating element when the heater is on.
b) The resistance of the element used...(Solved)
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b) The resistance of the element used in the heater.
Date posted: March 26, 2019. Answers (1)
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On the same axes, plot a graph of kinetic energy of the ball.
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