If 69.2 kJ of heat is applied to a 1010. g block of metal, the temperature of the metal increases by 11.2°C. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal in J/g °C. Specific heat capacity = _____ J/g °C

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If 69.2 kJ of heat is applied to a 1010. g block of metal, the temperature of the metal increases by 11.2°C. Calculate the specific heat capacity of the metal in J/g °C.

Specific heat capacity = _____ J/g °C

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