To determine the heater’s power if the water’s specific heat capacity is 4.2 J/g/C is.
The energy required to heat 500g of water from 20°C to 50°C should be determined first.
Q = msΔT, the energy required to raise the water’s temperature
= 4.2J/g/°C × (50°C – 20°C) × 500g
500 × 4.2 × 30 J
= 63000 J
Now, the heater’s power is equal to its energy dissipated times the time required.
= 63000 J/5 min = 63000/300 = 210 W
Consequently, the heater has 210 Watts of power.
Since this is a numerical question, there is only one right answer.
To determine the heater’s power if the water’s specific heat capacity is 4.2 J/g/C is.
The energy required to heat 500g of water from 20°C to 50°C should be determined first.
Q = msΔT, the energy required to raise the water’s temperature
= 4.2J/g/°C × (50°C – 20°C) × 500g
500 × 4.2 × 30 J
= 63000 J
Now, the heater’s power is equal to its energy dissipated times the time required.
= 63000 J/5 min = 63000/300 = 210 W
Consequently, the heater has 210 Watts of power.
Since this is a numerical question, there is only one right answer.