Beijing 2013 Secondary School Entrance Examination Physics Exam Multiple Choice Question 9
9. It is known that the specific heat of water is 4.2x10^3J/kg.°C is released), then the mass of water is 2kg, and the temperature is reduced from 25 degrees to 20 °C. The heat released is ( )
A.4.2x104J
B.2.1x105J
C、1.68X105J
D.3.78x105J
Answer: A
Answers & Analysis:
Q=cm(t2-t1)=4.2x10^3J/kg.°Cx2kgx5°C=4.2x10^4J