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39.2 J of energy is absorbed by 5.0 g of a substance. In the process, it's temperature changes from 15.0 °C to 30.0 °C. What is its specific heat?
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1.91 J/g°C
0.261 J/g°C
0.382 J/g°C
0.523 J/g°C

Transcribed Image Text:39.2 J of energy is absorbed by 5.0 g of a substance. In the process, it's temperature changes from 15.0 °C
to 30.0 °C. What is its specific heat?
O 1.91 J/g°C
O 0.261 J/g°C
O 0.382 J/g°C
O 0.523 J/g°C
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