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5 kg of some liquid at 10 Celsius is mixed with 1 kg of the same liquid at 40 Celsius. What is the final equilibrium temperature? Ignore any heat flow with the containers and/or surroundings.
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Jennifer
Q = m*C*(Tf-Ti)
where Q is the heat, m is the mass of the substance, C is the specific heat, Tf is the final temperature; Ti is the initial temperature.
deltaQ = 0
or
5*C(Tf - 10) + 1*C*(Tf - 40) = 0
divide by C:
5*(Tf-10) + (Tf-40) = 0
Solve for Tf.
where Q is the heat, m is the mass of the substance, C is the specific heat, Tf is the final temperature; Ti is the initial temperature.
deltaQ = 0
or
5*C(Tf - 10) + 1*C*(Tf - 40) = 0
divide by C:
5*(Tf-10) + (Tf-40) = 0
Solve for Tf.
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