A body of mass 200g and specific heat capacity 0.4Jg-1k-1 cools from 37oC to 31oC. Calculate the quantity of the heat released by the body.
A
4800J
B
1200J
C
480J
D
202J
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Q = mc\(\theta\)
= 200 x 0.4 x 6 = 480J
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