q = mc(dT)
q = 100 g H2O x specific heat H2O x (60-20) = heat in calories if you use 1 for specific or in joules if you use 4.18.
what is the formula i would use for this problem Burning a nut raises the temperature of 100 grams of water from 20 degrees C to 60 degrees C. How much heat does the water gain? Heat is measured in calories. 1 calorie = 4.18 J
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