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Randall D. Knight — Work, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics: Problem 78

10 g of aluminum at 200°C and 20 g of copper are dropped into 50 cm³ of ethyl alcohol at 15°C. The temperature quickly comes to 25°C. What was the initial temperature of the copper?

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Given: 10 g, 200°C, 20 g, 50 cm, 15°C, 25°C

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach · 5th Edition
Author: Randall D. Knight
Publisher: Pearson
Chapter: Work, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics